Natural disasters : hazards of the dynamic earth / Stephen Marshak, Robert Rauber, Neil Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marshak, Stephen, 1955- author.

Rauber, Robert M., author.

Johnson, Neil E., 1958- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Natural disasters--Social aspects.

Natural disasters.

Natural disasters--Social aspects--Case studies.

Climatic changes.

Weather--Social aspects.

Weather.

Weather--Social aspects--Case studies.

Climate Change.

climate change.

Medical Subjects:

Climate Change.

Genre:

Case studies

Physical Description:

xxix, 623, 5, 18, 5, 23 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm

illustration

polychrome

map

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : W. W. Norton & Company, [2022]

Summary:

"A vibrant introduction to the science and societal impacts of disasters. As our planet changes and human population grows, students will see new examples every year of the devastating impact that geologic and atmospheric disasters have on communities. Through vibrant and detailed visuals, engaging writing, and extended case studies, Natural Disasters helps explain the science behind these catastrophes and the societal factors that shape our responses. Step-by-step art makes key concepts accessible to all students. And two case studies in every chapter-covering one North American and one global example and reinforced through online Guided Learning Explorations-get students examining the societal factors that help shape how communities deal with these disasters"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes index.

Additional pagination at end for appendices and index enumerated A-1-5, G-1-18, C-1-5, and I-1-23.

Local Notes:

https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393532593

ISBN:

9780393921977

0393921972

OCLC:

1266199466