Description
This revised edition, first published in 2005, is a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary treatment of the full range of natural hazards.
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.
Reviews
'Professor Bryant's heroic compilation is an excellent guide.' Scientific American
'The author writes a very readable work that is easily understood by students, professionals, and lay readers with interest in the field of natural disaster risk reduction ... Natural Hazards is a valuable contribution of the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction. It will appeal to students, scientists, and disaster risk managers. It will also appeal to the general public interested in natural hazards.' EOS
Book Information
ISBN 9780521537438
Author Edward Bryant
Format Paperback
Page Count 330
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 770g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 18mm