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World Atlas of Natural Hazards (Hodder Arnold Publication)
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Product Description
The World Atlas of Natural Hazards presents an authoritative yet accessible picture of the perils our planet and our society currently face and a view of the range and scale of threats that may be expected in the new century and beyond. The atlas incorporates a narrative that is driven by maps, images and graphics to paint portraits of natural hazards in space and time, the manner in which they impinge upon our society, and what we can do to avoid, mitigate, or manage their worst excesses. New research that sheds light on processes and mechanisms is addressed, along with established and innovative methodologies designed to limit the impact of natural hazards and reduce associated risk. The book opens with an introduction to the historical development of hazard and risk mapping and closes with a sober assessment of prospects for the future.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2538196 in Books
- Published on: 2004-11-04
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 128 pages
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About the Author
Bill McGuire, Chris Kilburn and Ollie Willetts are all at the Benfield Hazard Research Centre, University College London, UK and Paul Burton is at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, UK
