At risk : natural hazards, people's vulnerability and disasters / Ben Wisner ... [et al.]. - 2nd ed. - London New York : Routledge, c2004. - xix, 471 p : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 377-446) and index.

The challenge of disasters and our approach -- The disaster pressure and release model -- Access to resources and coping in adversity -- Famine and natural hazards --Biological hazards -- Floods -- Coastal storms -- Earthquakes and volcanoes -- Towards a safer environment.

9780415252164 : $82.00 0415252164 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Natural disasters.

GB5014 / .A82 2004

363.34