Review
Often intriguing , the book provides a fascinating historical account of the intertwining of society and a hazardous environment in the Philippines. - Department of Geography, National University of Singapore
Cultures of Disaster addresses important issues about human - environmental interaction in the Philippines. The author should be commended for their achievement in advancing knowledge on this vital, if still under researched subject. - Department of Geography, Kings Collage, London
This book explores the relationship between physical events and culture, the sequence of events that can turn physical phenomena into social crises, and the necessity of a historical perspective and cultural awareness..
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–Natural Hazards Observer, May 2004
Product Description
Explores the relationship between environment and culture in the contemporary Philippines. The book will be of interest to those engaged in relief policy and administration in developing countries.
