Natural Hazards

Natural Hazards
ISBN-10
0195535642
ISBN-13
9780195535648
Series
Natural Hazards
Pages
174
Language
English
Published
1994
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
David Chapman

Description

In the twentieth century, the disastrous effects of natural hazards have increased, reflecting the substantial growth in world population, the vulnerability of marginal groups, and the mismanagement of the environment. This book provides potential answers to the questions concerning natural disaster preparedness and management. It develops a conceptual model for understanding hazards and describes specific dangers within the framework of the model. A chapter is devoted to each of the hazards, and decisions and management strategies are outlined, emphasizing risk analysis and decision theory. Students and teachers of geography, agriculture, and environmental studies will find important information in this relevant book.

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