2003, ISBN: 9781402011795

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: Springer Netherlands], The problems and issues of natural hazards and disasters, both globally and in Canada, are becoming increasingly important since the costs of … Mehr…

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: Springer Netherlands], The problems and issues of natural hazards and disasters, both globally and in Canada, are becoming increasingly important since the costs of extreme natural events have been escalating, and significant vulnerabilities exist in Canadian society. Without thoughtful and effective mitigation, these costs and human suffering are likely to continue to increase. An assessment of knowledge, research, and practice in risk, hazards and disasters fields is a fundamental step towards the goal of prevention and mitigation. This book on natural hazards and disasters in Canada is the first comprehensive interdisciplinary publication on this subject, and is the result of a national assessment on this topic. A variety of papers from the physical and social sciences explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. Audience: This excellent collection of papers is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities who wish to obtain a better understanding of Canadian natural hazards. 2003. viii, 380 S. 234 mm Versandfertig in 3-5 Tagen, DE, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot, offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten)<

ISBN: 9781402011795

The problems and issues of natural hazards and disasters, both globally and in Canada, are becoming increasingly important since the costs of extreme natural events have been escalating, … Mehr…

The problems and issues of natural hazards and disasters, both globally and in Canada, are becoming increasingly important since the costs of extreme natural events have been escalating, and significant vulnerabilities exist in Canadian society. Without thoughtful and effective mitigation, these costs and human suffering are likely to continue to increase. An assessment of knowledge, research, and practice in risk, hazards and disasters fields is a fundamental step towards the goal of prevention and mitigation. This book on natural hazards and disasters in Canada is the first comprehensive interdisciplinary publication on this subject, and is the result of a national assessment on this topic. A variety of papers from the physical and social sciences explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. Audience: This excellent collection of papers is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities who wish to obtain a better understanding of Canadian natural hazards. Books > Earth Sciences Hard cover, Springer Shop<

2003, ISBN: 1402011792

2003 Gebundene Ausgabe Geologie / Hydrogeologie, Hydrogeologie - Hydrologie, Meteorologie, Witterung, Management / Umwelt, Umweltmanagement, Meteorologie und Klimatologie (Klimaforschun… Mehr…

2003 Gebundene Ausgabe Geologie / Hydrogeologie, Hydrogeologie - Hydrologie, Meteorologie, Witterung, Management / Umwelt, Umweltmanagement, Meteorologie und Klimatologie (Klimaforschung), hazard; prevention; research; hydrogeology, mit Schutzumschlag 11, [PU:Springer Netherlands; Springer Netherland]<

2003, ISBN: 1402011792

2003 Gebundene Ausgabe Geologie / Hydrogeologie, Hydrogeologie - Hydrologie, Meteorologie, Witterung, Management / Umwelt, Umweltmanagement, Geowissenschaften, hazard; prevention; Resea… Mehr…

2003 Gebundene Ausgabe Geologie / Hydrogeologie, Hydrogeologie - Hydrologie, Meteorologie, Witterung, Management / Umwelt, Umweltmanagement, Geowissenschaften, hazard; prevention; Research, mit Schutzumschlag neu, [PU:Springer Netherlands; Springer Netherland]<

2003, ISBN: 9781402011795

New edition, Hardcover, Buch, [PU: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.]