Crucibles of Hazard
| Author | : James K. Mitchell |
| Publisher | : Brookings Institution Press |
| Total Pages | : 566 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105021831735 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Crucibles of Hazard by : James K. Mitchell
Download or read book Crucibles of Hazard written by James K. Mitchell and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study of environmental risks in ten of the world's major cities, the contributors examine the hazard experiences of and analyze the future risks. They conclude that the natural disaster potential of the biggest cities is expanding at a pace which exceeds the rate of urbanization.
