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Svensen, Henrik

 
9781861898982: The End Is Nigh: A History of Natural Disasters
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ISBN 10 : 1861898983 ISBN 13 : 9781861898982
Editeur : Reaktion Books, 2012

Synopsis

The Lisbon Earthquake of 1755. The South Asian Tsunami of 2004. The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. Hurricane Katrina in 2005. All of these are natural disasters that not only caused massive devastation but actually changed the course of history, and have influenced our reactions to and perspectives on disasters ever since.

Spanning two millennia, The End is Nigh provides a detailed history of natural disasters around the world and how they have shaped our cultural beliefs and our practical planning. Henrik Svensen draws from many eyewitness accounts to reveal the personal stories of the victims of natural disasters. Through them, we are reminded that while the disasters are natural phenomena, victims often react in similar ways seeking to explain the disaster within the context of an omen or a divine warning. A geologist, Svensen also explores the science behind the occurrence of specific disasters, and he examines whether climate change is creating an environment where natural disasters are more frequent and more deadly.

The End is Nigh is as instructive as it is insightful and will appeal to fans of history and science, as well as policy makers and all those seeking to better prepare for future calamities.

"The End is Nigh is a great example of storytelling across scientific disciplines, and in gripping prose it spans geology, geography and history, anthropology, sociology, and the history of religion."--Apollon

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À propos de l'auteur

Henrik Svensen is a senior researcher at the Physics of Geological Processes Center at the University of Oslo. John Irons also translated A Philosophy of Boredom and A History of the Heart, both published by Reaktion Books.

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Éditeur
Reaktion Books
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1861898983
ISBN 13 
9781861898982
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
224
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Personne responsable
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