Natural disasters in a global environment
This work is a transnational, global and environmental history of natural and man-made disasters. Detailed case studies of past and present events are presented in a historical narrative, making use of the most recent scholarship surrounding these cases. It examines a range of disasters including vo...
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Chichester, West Sussex, UK :
Wiley-Blackwell
2013
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| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://unika.unav.edu/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991002719519708016&context=L&vid=34UNAV_INST:VU1&search_scope=34UNAV_TODO&tab=34UNAV_TODO&lang=es |
| Sumario: | This work is a transnational, global and environmental history of natural and man-made disasters. Detailed case studies of past and present events are presented in a historical narrative, making use of the most recent scholarship surrounding these cases. It examines a range of disasters including volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, landslides, hurricanes, famines, and more. It highlights the role of science in studying natural disasters and describes the mechanisms responsible for them. It also features a range of case studies which can be used in conjunction with one another or as stand-alone examples. It traces the transition of human understanding of disasters, from religious and superstitious explanations to contemporary scientific accounts. -- Proporcionado por el editor. |
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| Descripción Física: | xv, 340 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
| Bibliografía: | Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice |
| ISBN: | 9781118252338 |
