Extreme geophysical events and an increasing array of technological hazards continue to put people and life at risk. The 2nd edition of Environmental Hazards offers up-to-date coverage of all major rapid-onset events - seismic, mass movement, atmospheric, hydrological and technological hazards - which directly threaten human life on a community scale. Presenting a complete introduction to enviromental hazards, this 2nd Edition has been expanded and enhanced with important new case studies, illustrations, statistical data and new material on mass movements and Third World vulnerability. Taking account of the most recent conceptual advances and insights from both earth and social sciences, this book offers an important contribution in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.
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An excellent guide to the field of natural hazards: comprehensive, thorough, and well-organized.
–David Alexander, University of Massachusetts
The author's master of this complicated subject is reflected in the way the book is clearly written and well-structured...an important accomplishment considering that the subject continues to cry out for debate and action.
–Environmental Politics
One area that is particularly appreciated by both myself and students is the overview of what a hazard is...the manner in which each hazard is covered, in terms of causes followed by a series of options for mitigation, in both developed and developing countries, is very useful.
–C. Holt, University College Northampton
In this third edition of Environmental Hazards, Keith Smith has fashioned yet futher improvements to what was already a highly readable, well-informed, broad ranging, and accessible text. Essential reading for anyone interested in environmental hazards.
–David K.C. Jones, London School of Economics
This completely revised edition blends physical and social science to provide a balanced, contemporary introduction to major natural events, technological accidents, and aspects of global environmental change that threaten humans and what they value.
–Natural Hazards Observer, January 2005 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
–David Alexander, University of Massachusetts
The author's master of this complicated subject is reflected in the way the book is clearly written and well-structured...an important accomplishment considering that the subject continues to cry out for debate and action.
–Environmental Politics
One area that is particularly appreciated by both myself and students is the overview of what a hazard is...the manner in which each hazard is covered, in terms of causes followed by a series of options for mitigation, in both developed and developing countries, is very useful.
–C. Holt, University College Northampton
In this third edition of Environmental Hazards, Keith Smith has fashioned yet futher improvements to what was already a highly readable, well-informed, broad ranging, and accessible text. Essential reading for anyone interested in environmental hazards.
–David K.C. Jones, London School of Economics
This completely revised edition blends physical and social science to provide a balanced, contemporary introduction to major natural events, technological accidents, and aspects of global environmental change that threaten humans and what they value.
–Natural Hazards Observer, January 2005 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
About the Author
Keith Smith is Emeritus Professor of Environmental Science, University of Stirling, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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This review is from: Environmental Hazards: 2nd Edition (Routledge Physical Environment Series) (Paperback)
It is a very clear book, and it has many ilustrations to show the natural hazards in "action".Useful as a reference book for applied Geology.
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In the modern world, there is an increasing paradox between the outstanding achievements in science and medicine, which make life safer and healthier, and the continuing death and destruction associated with so-called 'natural hazards'. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
vulnerability modification, most environmental hazards, preparedness programmes, runout zone, landslide disaster, geophysical events, warning schemes, hydrological drought, community preparedness, movement hazards, disaster reduction, technological hazards, event modification, starting zone, tectonic strain, disaster types, disaster aid, hazard impact, volcanic hazards, agricultural drought, disaster impact, technological accidents, floodplain development, hazard perception, hazard vulnerability Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North America, Third World, Mount St Helens, New Zealand, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Andreas, South America, United Nations, British Columbia, International Federation, San Fernando, Mexico City, Mount Pinatubo, National Flood Insurance Program, Bay of Bengal, Loma Prieta, New South Wales, South Australia, Soviet Union, Union Carbide, Department of Humanitarian Affairs, Geological Survey, Hong Kong New!
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In the modern world, there is an increasing paradox between the outstanding achievements in science and medicine, which make life safer and healthier, and the continuing death and destruction associated with so-called 'natural hazards'. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
vulnerability modification, most environmental hazards, preparedness programmes, runout zone, landslide disaster, geophysical events, warning schemes, hydrological drought, community preparedness, movement hazards, disaster reduction, technological hazards, event modification, starting zone, tectonic strain, disaster types, disaster aid, hazard impact, volcanic hazards, agricultural drought, disaster impact, technological accidents, floodplain development, hazard perception, hazard vulnerability Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North America, Third World, Mount St Helens, New Zealand, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Andreas, South America, United Nations, British Columbia, International Federation, San Fernando, Mexico City, Mount Pinatubo, National Flood Insurance Program, Bay of Bengal, Loma Prieta, New South Wales, South Australia, Soviet Union, Union Carbide, Department of Humanitarian Affairs, Geological Survey, Hong Kong New!
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