Editorial Reviews
Review
'Professor Bryant's heroic compilation is an excellent guide.' Scientific American
'The author writes a very readable work that is easily understood by students, professionals, and lay readers with interest in the field of natural disaster risk reduction ... Natural Hazards is a valuable contribution of the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction. It will appeal to students, scientists, and disaster risk managers. it will also appeal to the general public interested in natural hazards.' EOS
Book Description
This updated new edition presents a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary analysis of the complete range of natural hazards. Edward Bryant describes and explains how hazards occur, examines prediction methods, considers recent and historical hazard events and explores the social impact of such disasters. Supported by over 180 maps, diagrams and photographs, this standard text is an invaluable guide for students and professionals in the field. First Edition Hb (1991): 0-521-37295-X First Edition Pb (1991): 0-521-37889-3
Natural Hazards
Natural Hazards,Edward Bryant,Cambridge University Press,0521537436,Earth Sciences - Geography,Natural Disasters,Nature,Nature / Field Guide Books,Science,Science/Mathematics,Environmental science,Geological surface processes (geomorphology),Science / Earth Sciences
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