Perils of a restless planet: scientific perspectives on natural disasters
Auteur :
Zebrowski, Jr, Ernest
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521654883
Date de publication :
13 mai 1999
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,4 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
525 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Natural disasters continue to claim human lives and wreak havoc. Perils of a Restless Planet examines our current and past attempts to understand and anticipate these phenomena and their impact. Drawing upon case studies, the author suggests how we may someday learn to warn and protect the planet's vulnerable populations.