Natural Hazards - Softcover

Bryant, Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521537436 ISBN 13: 9780521537438

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

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

About this title

Book Description:

Natural hazards afflict all corners of the Earth; often unexpected, seemingly unavoidable and frequently catastrophic in their impact. This revised edition is a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary treatment of the full range of natural hazards. Accessible, readable and well supported by over 180 maps, diagrams and photographs, it is a standard text for students and an invaluable guide for professionals in the field.

About the Author:

Edward Bryant is Associate Dean of Science at Wollongong University in Australia. Among his other publications is Tsunami: The Underrated Hazard (Cambridge University Press, 2001). He has particular interest in climatic change and coastal evolution.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0521537436
• ISBN 13: 9780521537438
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 330