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Curbing Catastrophe: Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction in the Modern World, Dix
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- Condition
- ISBN
- 110703518X
- Publication Name
- Cambridge University Press
- Book Title
- Curbing Catastrophe : Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction in the Modern World
- Item Length
- 9.3in
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering, Nature, Science
- Topic
- Natural Disasters, Earth Sciences / General, Emergency Management
- Item Width
- 6.2in
- Item Weight
- 23.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 318 Pages
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What does Japan's 2011 nuclear accident have in common with the 2005 flooding of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina? This thought-provoking book presents a compelling account of recent and historical disasters, both natural and human-caused, drawing out common themes and providing a holistic understanding of hazards, disasters and mitigation, for anyone interested in this important and topical subject. Based on his on-the-ground experience with several major recent disasters, Timothy H. Dixon explores the science, politics and economics behind a variety of disasters and environmental issues, arguing that many of the worst effects are avoidable. He describes examples of planning and safety failures, provides forecasts of future disasters and proposes solutions for hazard mitigation. The book shows how billions of dollars and countless lives could be saved by adopting longer-term thinking for infrastructure planning and building, and argues that better communication is vital in reducing global risks and preventing future catastrophes.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
110703518x
ISBN-13
9781107035188
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20038775605
Product Key Features
Book Title
Curbing Catastrophe : Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction in the Modern World
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Natural Disasters, Earth Sciences / General, Emergency Management
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Nature, Science
Number of Pages
318 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
23.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gb5014
Reviews
Advance praise: 'In Curbing Catastrophe, Timothy H. Dixon, a leading natural hazard scientist, gives a clear, calm, and thoughtful discussion of natural hazards facing societies around the world. The book nicely explains the science of hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, coastal flooding, and other effects of global warming. It looks at specific cases, and generalizes them to make sensible suggestions of how to reduce the risk they pose to people and property. Dixon draws on his personal experiences and research results to make an easily readable and insightful book. Anyone interested in natural hazard science and policy will enjoy reading the book - and will gain new insights, even on topics with which they are familiar.' Seth Stein, President of the American Geophysical Union Natural Hazards Focus Group, William Deering Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Institute for Policy Studies Associate, Northwestern University, Illinois
Table of Content
Preface; 1. Black and white swans, evolution, and markets; 2. What is a natural disaster? Where do they occur, and why? Are they different from human-made disasters?; 3. If we know so much about natural disasters, why are we so vulnerable?; 4. Japanese earthquakes and nuclear power plant failures; 5. Future earthquake disasters in Seattle and Istanbul; 6. Nuclear power, coal, and tuna: the concept of relative risk; 7. Past and future coastal flooding: Galveston, New Orleans, Bangladesh, and the specter of sea level rise; 8. What's all the fuss about global warming?; 9. Solutions; References and further reading; Index; Online appendices: Appendix 1. Additional background material and exercises for students; Appendix 2. Colour figures.
Copyright Date
2016
Lccn
2016-046817
Dewey Decimal
363.346
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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