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Written by a father-son team of prominent geologists, Donald and David Hyndman, NATURAL HAZARDS AND DISASTERS, Third Edition, emphasizes Earth, the atmosphere, and the hazardous natural processes and events that dramatically alter them. In teaching introductory environmental and physical geology courses, the authors found that topics involving natural hazards are among the most interesting for students like you. They also realized that employing natural hazards as a thematic focus and context motivates their students to learn basic scientific concepts. You begin each chapter by reading about the underlying geological processes as well as the key terms that describe them. Next, you explore the impact these processes have on humans (as well as the impact that humans have on the processes). Finally, the authors analyze strategies for mitigating these hazards' physical and financial harm, and present prospects for the future. With over 900 images and illustrations, this third edition will certainly catch and retain your attention. ... Read more

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I purchased this book as a text for a adult learning class.We seniors are using it as a resource for a trip we are taking in the fall to see volcanoes and earthquake faults! Although used, the book was in excellent condition.It is well written, not too difficult for this aging mind, but scientifically correct.Great photos and descriptions of past geological events.
I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the geological world we inhabit.

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the book was in the conditions described by the seller and it took about two weeks to get to the destination.

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After completing my BA degree in Psychology, I had decided to take other courses that were non-related to my field of study: one of them being an introductory Geology course concerning natural disasters. The text used in my class was, NATURAL HAZARDS AND DISASTERS, by Donald and David Hyndman.

The natural disasters course I took at school was excellent! It enhanced my knowledge about the Earth's processes, and the affects of man on nature. Major topics addressed in class included earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and meteor impacts. The text supplemented for this class was very user-friendly. It was well-organized and also well-written. There were many colorful pictures and figures that helped with the learning of fundamental concepts.

In particular, I enjoyed: "Volcanoes: Materials, Hazards, and Eruptive Mechanisms," which concentrated mostly on the 1980 Mt. St. Helen eruption. The first page narrated an emotionally-riveting episode about USGS volcanologist David A. Johnston. Another interesting chapter focused on "Landslides And Other Downslope Movements," which included an excellent "Up Close" example about the reoccurring landslides in the small community of La Conchita, California. (As a native Californian, I know landslides are a big deal--not to mention earthquakes and wildfires!). Though La Conchita is an idyllic place to live--conveniently located along side the Pacific Ocean--it is also anextremely hazardous dwelling; this small community is situated below a very unstable hillside, which throughout history, has killed so many people.

For educational purposes, this very detailed and informative text serves as a great resource. Although a bit pricey, I believe it's well worth it! Everyone should read it. No matter where you live, a natural hazard exists. What the Hyndman's say is true: "we need to learn to live with natural events instead of trying to control them."

NOTE: There is an updated version of this text, which includes an exclusive chapter about Hurricane Katrina. ... Read more

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Natural disasters are a terrible reality of our world. But with the latest scientific research you can at least be better prepared. NATURAL HAZARDS AND DISASTERS, 2005 HURRICANE EDITION walks you through the major earth and atmospheric hazards that can appear suddenly, helping you be informed and make smart choices. And, with loads of illustrations, diagrams, and photos, this disasters textbook has all the resources to master the material and succeed in the course. ... Read more

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This is a book my son needed for college.
The bookstore didn't have it but of course Amazon.com did - thank you!
Shipped more promptly that stated - as always! ... Read more

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Offers a way to view, study, and manage hazards in the U.S. that will help foster disaster-resilient communities, higher environmental quality, interand intragenerational equity, economic sustainability, and an improved quality of life. DLC: Emergency management--U.S. ... Read more

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Good Mitigation Textbook
I found this book provides a very good overview of natural hazards mitigation.It gives practitioners research information they can use when tasked to build mitigation programs for their communities.Bridging this communication gap between practitioners and researcher has long been a mission of mine.This book is the designated textbook for a mitigation class I teach. The section on Preparedness, Response and Recovery provided a very good assessment of how organizations approach disaster management.I recommend this book for any disaster practictioner's library.

Great book for disaster researchers
This is the follow up assessment for Gilbert White's 1975 Natural Hazards assessment.It discusses where the US is currently in regards to hazards and how to address them in a number of specific areas including mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, vulnerability and many other topics.I would strongly encourage reading it whether you areonly interested in disasters or a full time researcher. ... Read more

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Explores the relationship between environment and culture in the contemporary Philippines. The book will be of interest to those engaged in relief policy and administration in developing countries. ... Read more

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A seemingly non-stop series of disasters has shown that societies worldwide seem unprepared for the threats posed by natural hazards. The tragic impacts of these events drew short-term attention from policy makers, the media and the general public, but their response was too late to prevent serious harm. Societies need to measure their vulnerabilities in advance, and make adequate provisions. This publication presents a broad range of current approaches to measuring vulnerability and contains concrete experiences and examples from Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe to illustrate the theoretical analyses. ... Read more

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Barrier islands, Flood plains, Earthquake faults: sometimes the environment poses threats to our well being, yet many of us continue to choose to live in risky or dangerous places. And on top of the knowns are the other, more hidden hazards related to environmental contamination that pose equally serious threats to our health and well being. But where are these places and what types of hazards are found there? "American Hazardscapes" examines the risks associated with living and owning property in diverse regions across the United States, offering dual perspectives: that of the geographer and that of the social science hazards researcher. The book summarizes what we already know about regional patterns of hazard events and losses during the previous three decades and goes further to shed light on the nature of the events themselves and their impact on society. Written for the relocating citizen and the policy maker alike, "American Hazardscapes" presents a regional ecology of disaster-prone or disaster-resistant states. It also offers thoughts on what local, state, and federal managers need to do to meet the challenge of reducing hazard losses in the next century. ... Read more

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Okay for a textbook
Shows trends by example. I think it is abit conservative in it presentations and estimates. Dry. ... Read more

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Practitioners in natural hazards reduction and policy makers in climatic change and natural hazards management ... Read more

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Facing the Unexpected presents the wealth of information derived from disasters around the world over the past 25 years. The authors explore how these findings can improve disaster programs, identify remaining research needs, and discuss disaster within the broader context of sustainable development.

How do different people think about disaster? Are we more likely to panic or to respond with altruism? Why are 110 people killed in a Valujet crash considered disaster victims while the 50,000 killed annually in traffic accidents in the U.S. are not? At the crossroads of social, cultural, and economic factors, this book examines these and other compelling questions.

The authors review the influences that shape the U.S. governmental system for disaster planning and response, the effectiveness of local emergency agencies, and the level of professionalism in the field. They also compare technological versus natural disaster and examine the impact of technology on disaster programs. ... Read more

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I received the book immediately and it was in excellent condition.Thank you for the pleasant experience to order from you. ... Read more

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(Joseph Henry Press) Reviews what is known about human exposure to ionizing radiation. Examines four broad areas: physics and dosimetry, cancer statistics and epidemiology, genetics, and the psychological effects of radiation catastrophes. Halftone illustrations. For researchers and those interested in this subject. ... Read more

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The problems and issues of natural hazards and disasters, both globally and in Canada, are becoming increasingly important since the costs of extreme natural events have been escalating, and significant vulnerabilities exist in Canadian society. Without thoughtful and effective mitigation, these costs and human suffering are likely to continue to increase. An assessment of knowledge, research, and practice in risk, hazards and disasters fields is a fundamental step towards the goal of prevention and mitigation.

This book on natural hazards and disasters in Canada is the first comprehensive interdisciplinary publication on this subject, and is the result of a national assessment on this topic. A variety of papers from the physical and social sciences explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks.

Audience: This excellent collection of papers is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities who wish to obtain a better understanding of Canadian natural hazards.

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Considers the effectiveness of insurance coverage for low-probability, high-consequence events such as natural disasters - & how insurance programs can successfully be used with other policy tools, such as building codes & standards, to encourage effective loss reduction measures.DLC: Insurance, Disaster - U.S. ... Read more

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Excellent resource that is a must for non-insurance people!
Kunreuther, et al have made a major leap forward in helping to educate and inform insurance and non-insurance people alike on the threats associated with natural hazards of all kinds, how insurance companies historically andare now reacting to how those hazards affect their business as they seek tohelp their insureds manage the risks they face, to demystify the complexworld of insurance, and to offer some well reasoned suggestions for all whohave a stake in managing the risk of damage from catastrophic naturalhazards like hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, etc.Whether the reader is:an individual homeowner; a member of the scientific or academic community;an interested federal, state or community official; an insurance orreinsurance company employee; or one of the other parties who should beconcerned about how catastrophes might impact their customers andconstituents, this book is a must!Read it to understand the extent of theproblem.Read it to understand how mitigation of future damage may be akey part of the solution for the risk that the individual homeowner whosehome is located in harm's way (nature's fury) faces.Read it to understandwhat's been tried and what's suceeded or failed.But mostly read it toseriously consider how you can participate in the solution.Theresponsibility rests with the individual homeowner to make sure that his orher home is as safe and strong as it should be -for the sake of his orher loved ones (including the family pets), his or her irreplaceable orprizedpossessions, and that their psychological well-being and lifestyleare not significantly disturbed after a major catastrophic event.And heor she must see themselves as part of a safe and strong community that cansimilarly weather what Mother Nature can (and at some time certainly will,regardless of how small the probability) throw at them so that the goodsand services it provides can be continued after such an event. This bookprovides a balanced approach to helping the reader understand the roleinsurance can, should, and does play.But it also helps place it intoperspective and suggests some next steps.It explores the reasons for whythe different stakeholders act the way they do.Why do people not react tothe risk they face by demanding and then paying to make their homesstronger and safer?Why do insurance companies not offer premiumincentives?How do various public policies and practices get in the way ofefforts to invest significant tax dollars to promote stronger, safer homesand communities, when the original objective of that investment was toavoid spending significantly more tax dollars every year tobail outpeople and communities living in areas at risk to hurricanes, earthquakes,floods, and other natural hazards (sometimes repeatedly) because theyeither didn't fully understand the risk or they simply chose not to act toavoid or reduce the subsequent damage? Read this book to learn.Read thisbook to capture a vision of what needs doing.Seek more information fromthe Federal Emergency Management Agency or from the Institute for Businessand Home Safety on how to retrofit your own home or how to contribute tocommunity based programs.Both have very good web sites that are mentionedin the book.And finally carefully evaluate your own risk to naturalhazards and take action to protect your family (both physically andpsychologically), your irreplaceable and prized possessions, and getinvolved with others in your community to do the same thing for theenvironment in which you live, work, and recreate.Thanks to Kunreuther,et al for giving us such a wonderful resource to get us thinking about thestatus and role of insurance against the adverse impacts of naturaldisasters in the United States, but also for helping awaken us to our ownstatus and role in protecting our families, our homes, and our communitiesbecause it should now be clear that insurance is only part of the solution. Keeping it affordable and available requires us to begin seeing insuranceas just one, albeit very important, part of our arsenal for managing ourindividual and corporate risk of loss from natural hazards that threaten uswhere we live. Respectfully submitted,Dennis Fasking ... Read more

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22 Essays on developments in India, numerous case studies. Also some comparative, parallel case studies and issues in other countries ... Read more

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This text is intended as an introduction to natural hazards and disasters, in either geology, geography or earth sciences. It focuses on the physical elements of natural hazards, but includes a chapter on risk assessment and probability. ... Read more

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Focuses on the breakdown of the capacity of the planet to provide quality of life now & in the future as exposed by natural disasters.Provides a vision of sustainability, concrete suggestions for policy reform, & procedures for planning. DLC: Natural disasters - U.S. - Evaluation. ... Read more

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I ordered this book for school and I was worried that it wouldn't make it in time to start class, so I ordered early. When I emailed the supplier about it's delivery I received no response, but the book arrived in the next day or two, good service! ... Read more

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The importance of geographical study of natural hazards and disasters is increasing day to day because Hazards and disasters are a way of life in the world.Every year natural and man made disasters are occurring in various parts of the earth. The disasters completed destroy the basic infrastructure of the affected area.In the recent past of country has faced many disasters like: tsunami,earthquake,drought,flood and cyclone.

This book tried to present a simple comprehensive,well illustrated and documented account of the issue concerning disaster management.In this book I have introduce various disasters like,worldwide distribution of Hazards and disasters and these circulation though the all spheres of the earth.It is expected that the book would serve the interest of the students as a source of information for understanding and appreciating the finer aspect of disaster management.Others like the general readers;the NGOs,government employees and other could find a matte or two that could interest them. ... Read more

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Contemporary Case Studies feature up-to-date case studies on key topics in AS and A2 Geography. Written by highly experienced authors, examiners and teachers, each title opens with an introductory framework that identifies the relevant key concepts and then follows with a series of short cases that include succinct analysis of the issues raised. In the Using case studies boxes, specific questions are posed and examiner guidance is provided on how the material can be used to tackle them; exercises based on one or more of the case studies are also included. The concluding section provides more detailed advice on making the most of the case studies in the examination. ... Read more