Extreme Natural Hazards, Disaster Risks and Societal Implications

Author	: Alik Ismail-Zadeh
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 431
Release	: 2014-04-17
ISBN-10	: 9781107033863
ISBN-13	: 1107033861
Rating	: 4/5 (861 Downloads)

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Download or read book Extreme Natural Hazards, Disaster Risks and Societal Implications written by Alik Ismail-Zadeh and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-17 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique interdisciplinary approach to disaster risk research, including global hazards and case-studies, for researchers, graduate students and professionals.

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