natural hazards, people's vulnerability, and disasters /
Piers Blaikie [and others].
New York :
Routledge,
1994.
xiv, 284 pages :
illustrations ;
25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-276) and index.
Examines the significance of the human factor which is as much of a cause of disasters as the natural environment. Practical and policy conclusions are drawn with a view to disaster reduction and the promotion of safer environments.
Natural hazards, people's vulnerability, and disasters
Natural disasters.
Catastrophes naturelles.
38.99 earth sciences: other.
71.79 social problems and social conflicts: other.