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Author : Marlene Bradford,Robert S. Carmichael
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Natural disasters
ISBN : OCLC:648346626
Author : Robert S. Carmichael
Publisher : Salem Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Natural disasters
ISBN : 1682173321
Presents a three-volume set that explains scientific concepts with gripping narrative that details about 163 significant disastrous events from history.
Author : Robert S. Carmichael
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1132 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Natural disasters
ISBN : 1682173348
A chronological survey of more than 100 of the worst disasters in history, including such recent events as the 2015 Mount Everest avalanches, 2015 Nepal earthquake, and Super Storm Sandy.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:678813889
Author : Debarati Guha-Sapir,Indhira Santos,Alexandre Borde
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199841936
This work combines research and empirical evidence on the economic costs of disasters with theoretical approaches. It provides new insights on how to assess and manage the costs and impacts of disaster prevention, mitigation, recovery and adaption, and much more.
Author : Henrik Svensen
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781861896834
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
Author : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789210054478
The last twenty years has seen the number of major floods more than double, from 1,389 to 3,254, while the incidence of storms grew from 1,457 to 2,034. Floods and storms were the most prevalent events. The report The Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019 also records major increases in other categories including drought, wildfires and extreme temperature events. There has also been a rise in geo-physical events including earthquakes and tsunamis which have killed more people than any of the other natural hazards under review in this report.
Author : Marlene Bradford,Robert S. Carmichael
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : UVA:X030250693
Scientific and historical overviews of natural disasters followed by a chronological survey of the worst or most notable disasters in history, including such recent events as the 2004 tsunami and Hurricane Katrina.
Author : Shortcut Edition
Publisher : Shortcut Edition
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
* Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. As you read this summary, you will learn that one of the consequences of natural disasters is to make the rich even richer and the poor even poorer. You will also learn that : the Burmese military junta used Cyclone Nargis to consolidate its power; most of the victims of Hurricane Katrina were black, poor and elderly; new Orleans is the second most unequal city in the United States; we often overreact emotionally to natural disasters; the 2010 earthquake in Port-au-Prince almost entirely spared the wealthy neighborhoods; social sciences are crucial to understanding and putting into perspective the consequences of natural disasters. The author of "Disasters Profiteers", John C. Mutter, is a seismologist and professor at Columbia University in New York. He therefore speaks with full knowledge of the facts when he talks about natural disasters. In his book, he discusses the social consequences of natural disasters. He studies how cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes, tsunamis and other earthquakes contribute to deepening inequalities, allowing a small fraction of the population, whom he calls "profiteers", to take advantage of these calamities to consolidate their power and wealth. A healthy work, which makes us look at natural disasters in an entirely new light. *Buy now the summary of this book for the modest price of a cup of coffee!
Author : Marlene Bradford,Robert S. Carmichael
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : IND:30000116082441
Scientific and historical overviews of natural disasters followed by a chronological survey of the worst or most notable disasters in history, including such recent events as the 2004 tsunami and Hurricane Katrina.
Author : Edward A. Keller,Duane E. DeVecchio
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781315508689
Natural Hazards: Earth Processes as Hazards, Disasters and Catastrophes, Fourth Edition, is an introductory-level survey intended for university and college courses that are concerned with earth processes that have direct, and often sudden and violent, impacts on human society. The text integrates principles of geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology and solar system astronomy. The book is designed for a course in natural hazards for non-science majors, and a primary goal of the text is to assist instructors in guiding students who may have little background in science to understand physical earth processes as natural hazards and their consequences to society. Natural Hazards uses historical to recent examples of hazards and disasters to explore how and why they happen and what we can do to limit their effects. The text's up-to-date coverage of recent disasters brings a fresh perspective to the material. The Fourth Edition continues our new active learning approach that includes reinforcement of learning objective with a fully updated visual program and pedagogical tools that highlight fundamental concepts of the text. This program will provide an interactive and engaging learning experience for your students. Here's how: Provide a balanced approach to the study of natural hazards: Focus on the basic earth science of hazards as well as roles of human processes and effects on our planet in a broader, more balanced approach to the study of natural hazards. Enhance understanding and comprehension of natural hazards: Newly revised stories and case studies give students a behind the scenes glimpse into how hazards are evaluated from a scientific and human perspective; the stories of real people who survive natural hazards, and the lives and research of professionals who have contributed significantly to the research of hazardous events. Strong pedagogical tools reinforce the text's core features: Chapter structure and design organizes the material into three major sections to help students learn, digest, and review learning objectives.
Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,U.S. National Committee for the Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309045469
Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volume. It focuses on seven issues: hazard and risk assessment; awareness and education; mitigation; preparedness for emergency response; recovery and reconstruction; prediction and warning; learning from disasters; and U.S. participation internationally. The committee presents its philosophy of calls for broad public and private participation to reduce the toll of disasters.
Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Committee on Disaster Research in the Social Sciences: Future Challenges and Opportunities
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-09-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309101783
Social science research conducted since the late 1970's has contributed greatly to society's ability to mitigate and adapt to natural, technological, and willful disasters. However, as evidenced by Hurricane Katrina, the Indian Ocean tsunami, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, and other recent events, hazards and disaster research and its application could be improved greatly. In particular, more studies should be pursued that compare how the characteristics of different types of events-including predictability, forewarning, magnitude, and duration of impact-affect societal vulnerability and response. This book includes more than thirty recommendations for the hazards and disaster community.
Author : Mannava VK Sivakumar,Raymond P. Motha,Haripada P. Das
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540283072
Agricultural production is highly sensitive to weather and climate-related disasters such as drought, storm and flood. While it is not possible to prevent the occurrence of natural disasters, the resultant disastrous effects can be reduced mitigated through proper planning and effective preparation. This book, based on a gathering of experts in Beijing, discusses ways to reduce the vulnerability of agriculture to disaster and extreme events, both by accurate and timely warning, and by impact-reducing countermeasures.
Author : Richard Garrett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Natural disasters
ISBN : 0213165759