Regions of risk: a geographical introduction to disasters
Auteur :
Hewitt, Kenneth
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780582210059
Date de publication :
7 févr. 1997
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
620 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Providing a general introduction to the key concepts and existing debates within the field of hazards, human vulnerability and disaster, this text is concerned with more severe or novel disasters. The book draws upon case studies involving natural and technological hazards and social violence.