natural hazards, people's vulnerability, and disasters /
First Statement of Responsibility
Piers Blaikie [and others].
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Routledge,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1994.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xiv, 284 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
25 cm.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-276) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
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.
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
Natural hazards, people's vulnerability, and disasters
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Natural disasters.
Catastrophes naturelles.
38.99 earth sciences: other.
71.79 social problems and social conflicts: other.