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xv, 340 p. : ill. "Natural Disasters in a Global Environment is a transnational, global and environmental history of natural and man-made disasters. Detailed case studies of past and present events are presented in a historical narrative, making use of the most recent scholarship. - Examines a range of disasters including volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, landslides, hurricanes, famines, and more - Highlights the role of science in studying natural disasters and describes the mechanisms responsible for them - Features a range of case studies which can be used in conjunction with one another or as standalone examples - Covers scientific material in a lucid and accessible style suited to undergraduate students or those outside of scientific disciplines - Traces the transition of our understanding of disasters, from religious and superstitious explanations to contemporary scientific accounts"-- pt. 1. Internal processes -- pt. 2. Surficial processes -- pt. 3. Atmospheric processes. Anthony N. Penna and Jennifer S. Rivers. Includes bibliographical references and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. Natural disasters History Environmental disasters History Natural disasters Environmental aspects GB5014 .P46 2013eb 363.3409 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10700056 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10700056 CaPaEBR 121114 ebr10700056