Natural disasters
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Natural disasters
Hardback. Num Pages: 148 pages, 5 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPF; RND; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 329.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137557117
- ISBN
- 9781137557117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Economic reforms in China began in 1979 and initiated some of the most fundamental changes ever to occur in any country. While allowing some of the most astonishing economic growth the world has seen, they have also induced some of the most profound social and environmental shifts. Editor(s): Cannon, Terry (University of Greenwich). Num Pages: 335 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCB; KCM; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333716601
- ISBN
- 9780333716601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.60
€ 127.60
Hardcover. Focuses on urban earthquake safety developments around the world. This book provides approaches and procedures for the creation of earthquake damage scenarios (EDS). It discusses needs and approaches to reducing earthquake risk. Editor(s): Tucker, Brian E.; Erdik, Mustafa Ozder; Hwang, Christina N. Series: NATO Science Series E:. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 656. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on "An Evaluation of Guidelines for Developing Earthquake Damage Scenarios for Urban Areas", Istanbul, Turkey, October 8-11, 1993. Series: NATO Science Series E:. 346 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Tucker, Brian E.; Erdik, Mustafa Ozder; Hwang, Christina N. Focuses on urban earthquake safety developments around the world. This book provides approaches and procedures for the creation of earthquake damage scenarios (EDS). It discusses needs and approaches to reducing earthquake risk. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 24. Weight: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329145
- ISBN
- 9780792329145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.29
€ 258.29
Editor(s): O'Neill, Karen M.; Abs, Daniel J. van. Num Pages: 250 pages, 10 photographs, 14 maps, 11 figures, 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNR; RPC; TNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813573779
- ISBN
- 9780813573779
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.74
€ 160.74
Hardcover. An introduction to the range of potential disaster scenarios, covering the issues and organizational relationships of importance to the student of consequence management. These include the roles, responsibilities, and coordination requirements of first responders, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the military. Editor(s): Larsen, Jeffrey A. Series: Initiatives in Strategic Studies: Issues and Policies. Num Pages: 288 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFC; JPS; JWKW; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 569.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137326775
- ISBN
- 9781137326775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.52
€ 67.52
Paperback. An introduction to the range of potential disaster scenarios, covering the issues and organizational relationships of importance to the student of consequence management. These include the roles, responsibilities, and coordination requirements of first responders, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the military. Editor(s): Larsen, Jeffrey A. Series: Initiatives in Strategic Studies: Issues and Policies. Num Pages: 292 pages, 2 maps, 13 charts. BIC Classification: JFFC; JPS; JWKW; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137336415
- ISBN
- 9781137336415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Paperback. Editor(s): Chen, Nancy N.; Sharp, Lesley A. Series: Advanced Seminar Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; RNR; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- SAR Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781938645426
- ISBN
- 9781938645426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.33
€ 46.33
Paperback. This book contains unpublished contributions to the 7th Euro-conference of Rock Physics and Geomechanics, held in 2007. It offers new lab data, theoretical and numerical rock physics models and field observations relevant to the study of natural hazards. Editor(s): Vinciguerra, Sergio; Bernabe, Yves. Series: Pageoph Topical Volumes. Num Pages: 433 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RB; RNR; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034601214
- ISBN
- 9783034601214
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.75
€ 131.75
Paperback. Editor(s): Wolf, Detlef; Gonzalez, Pablo J.; Fernandez, Jose. Series: Pageoph Topical Volumes. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBP; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034601474
- ISBN
- 9783034601474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.08
€ 130.08
Hardcover. This book presents the latest research developments in geoinformation science, including such sub-disciplines as geomatic engineering, GIS, remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, digital cartography and more. Editor(s): Abdul-Rahman, Alias; Boguslawski, Pawel; Gold, Christopher; Said, Mohamad Nor. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 259 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, 132 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642363788
- ISBN
- 9783642363788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.40
€ 129.40
Paperback / so. Series: Nordrhein-Westfalische Akademie Der Wissenschaften. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: HB; RBG; RNR. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- VS Verlag f?r Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783663017875
- ISBN
- 9783663017875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.45
€ 93.45
Paperback / so. Num Pages: 246 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PH; RBG; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Spektrum Akademischer Verlag United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783827430809
- ISBN
- 9783827430809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.14
€ 84.14
Paperback. Presenting an assessment of the situation of Europe as far as natural na-tech risks are considered, this volume suggests future research themes to tackle new and emerging threats. The text aims to improve the way scientific and technical expertise informs decision making. Editor(s): Menoni, Scira; Margottini, Claudio. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; RBG; RG; RNR; TNF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag Italy
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788847018419
- ISBN
- 9788847018419
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.83
€ 67.83
Hardcover. In this book, geoscientists, social scientists, and those involved in both the administration of international science and international disaster reduction address the latest in the science of natural hazards as well as our response to them. Editor(s): Beer, Tom. Series: International Year of Planet Earth (Closed). Num Pages: 262 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, 75 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, 1 colour. BIC Classification: PHVG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 274 x 200 x 12. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048132355
- ISBN
- 9789048132355
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.24
€ 131.24
Hardcover. Based on research and advanced models developed at IIASA (International Institute for applied Systems Analysis) and within its cooperation network, this book addresses the methodological complexities of assessing disaster risks, which call for stochastic simulation, optimization methods and economic modeling. Editor(s): Amendola, Aniello; Ermolieva, Tatiana; Linnerooth-Bayer, Joanne; Mechler, Reinhard. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400722255
- ISBN
- 9789400722255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.63
€ 130.63
Hardcover. Spanning science and the humanities, this volume explores relationships between natural forces and human culture. It surveys the environmental history of natural disasters, from ancient times to today, discussing storms, ball lightning, floods and fires. Editor(s): Pfeifer, Katrin; Pfeifer, Niki. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNR; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400749993
- ISBN
- 9789400749993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.65
€ 128.65
Hardcover. With contributions from dozens of renowned experts, this volume honors the 40-year career of geotechnician Hideki Ohta, covering recent advances in monitoring and predicting geohazards. It features a special section on the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Editor(s): Chu, Jian (Professor); Wardani, Sri P. R.; Iizuka, Atsushi. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 417 pages, 196 black & white illustrations, 147 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNR; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400756748
- ISBN
- 9789400756748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.34
€ 130.34
Hardcover. When a natural hazard strikes a city, many people are vulnerable. This book explores what city-dwellers think and feel about the threats that they face. It brings to light the ways different cultures represent the natural hazards around them. Editor(s): Rossetto, Tiziana; UCL Library Services, Open Access Funding Team; Joffe, Helene; Adams, John. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; RB; RNR; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400761834
- ISBN
- 9789400761834
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.20
€ 128.20
Paperback. This creatively and persuasively designed atlas of Jamaica focuses on the four principal natural hazards of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and landslides in order to increase government and public awareness of hazards in the context of the island's developmental and environmental problems. Num Pages: 160 pages, col. Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: RGS; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 358 x 279 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of the West Indies Press Jamaica
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789766402594
- ISBN
- 9789766402594
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.60
€ 59.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 halftones. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBL; HBTP; RNA; RNR. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190610760
- ISBN
- 9780190610760
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.84
€ 60.84