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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
€ 64.03
€ 64.03
Hardcover. Num Pages: 514 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 117 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFU; JKSR; RNF; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 246 x 33. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319206745
- ISBN
- 9783319206745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.17
€ 136.17
Natural Disasters as Interactive Components of Global-Ecodynamics
Kondratyev, Kirill Ya; Krapivin, Vladimir F.;...
Paperback. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences. Num Pages: 616 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG; RNR; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1045.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642068447
- ISBN
- 9783642068447
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 242.52
€ 242.52
Paperback. The book constitutes an extraordinary innovative research approach in transferring the concepts and methods of complex systems to risk research. It ambitiously bridges the barriers between theoretical, empirical and methodical research work. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: RGBP; RGC; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 373.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642433269
- ISBN
- 9783642433269
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.63
€ 121.63
Hardcover. Editor(s): Rahman, Atta-ur-; Khan, Amir Nawaz; Shaw, Rajib. Series: Disaster Risk Reduction. Num Pages: 394 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 69 colour illustrations, 20 black & white tables, 2 colou. BIC Classification: 1FKP; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431553687
- ISBN
- 9784431553687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.46
€ 124.46
Hardcover. Disaster Education and Management Num Pages: 349 pages, 301 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer, India, Private Ltd India
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788132215653
- ISBN
- 9788132215653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.82
€ 187.82
Hardback. This is the first book dealing specifically with human casualties in natural disasters. It draws on the new evidence to summarize current trends in the understanding of the factors influencing the numbers and types of human casualties in disasters. Editor(s): Spence, Robin (University of Cambridge); So, Emily; Scawthorn, Charles. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048194544
- ISBN
- 9789048194544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.54
€ 124.54
Paperback. Tells the story of nine volcanic events, explaining the related geology for the general reader and exploring the ways in which the earth's volcanism has affected human history. This book describes how volcanic activity has had long-lasting effects on societies, cultures, and the environment. Num Pages: 320 pages, 18 halftones, 22 line illus., 2 tables. BIC Classification: RBC; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691118383
- ISBN
- 9780691118383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.98
€ 40.99
€ 28.98
Paperback. Series: AGID Report Series (Closed). Num Pages: 236 pages, 93 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RB; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 280 x 17. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401050203
- ISBN
- 9789401050203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.38
€ 65.38
Hardback. Focusing on natural hazards and disasters in Canada, this book is the result of a national assessment on this topic. It explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. It is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities. Editor(s): Etkin, David; Haque, C. Emdad; Brooks, Gregory R. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011795
- ISBN
- 9781402011795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.49
€ 193.49
Paperback. Addresses our ambivalence about fire and the realities of loss to it. This book examines the process of renewal that is yet another consequence of such destruction, from the infusion of essential nutrients into the soil, to the sprouting of seeds that depend on intense heat for germination, to the renewal of species as the land restores itself. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; JFFC; PSAF; RGBL; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 127 x 12. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Nevada Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874177800
- ISBN
- 9780874177800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.43
€ 32.99
€ 27.43
Hardback. Editor(s): Surminski, Swenja; Tanner, Thomas. Series: Climate Risk Management, Policy and Governance. Num Pages: 176 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 26 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCN; KJMD; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319406930
- ISBN
- 9783319406930
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.59
€ 122.59
Hardcover. Editor(s): Donlon, Rachael A. Num Pages: 199 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 259 x 184 x 16. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 199
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616689988
- ISBN
- 9781616689988
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.33€ 154.92
€ 228.33
€ 154.92
Hardback. Proceedings Symposium, October 22--26, 1990, Perugia, Italy Editor(s): Nemec, Jr. Jaromir; Nigg, J. M. (University of Delaware, Newark, USA); Siccardi, F. (University of Genova, Italy). Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RBG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1110.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792323556
- ISBN
- 9780792323556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.90
€ 126.90
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology/PoliMI SpringerBriefs. Num Pages: 117 pages, 47 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RNR; THRB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 195.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 117
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319046532
- ISBN
- 9783319046532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.76
€ 73.76
Multi-Hazard Approaches to Civil Infrastructure Engineering
. Ed(S): Lowry, Suzanne; Gardoni, Paolo; Lafa...
hardcover. Editor(s): Lowry, Suzanne; Gardoni, Paolo; LaFave, James M.; Hashash, Youssef. Num Pages: 582 pages, 78 black & white illustrations, 165 colour illustrations, 50 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: RNR; TNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1033.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 582
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319297118
- ISBN
- 9783319297118
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.59
€ 191.59
Hardback. This interdisciplinary approach explores how adaptive capacity builds environmental governance in complex social-ecological systems. Cutting-edge theoretical developments are presented, in addition to empirical case studies from water, fisheries, forestry, as well as geographic settings. Editor(s): Armitage, Derek; Plummer, Ryan. Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGC; RGL; RNF; RNPG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642121937
- ISBN
- 9783642121937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.44
€ 187.44
paperback. This book presents a balanced view about the volcano-based tourism sector worldwide and discusses important issues such as the different volcanic hazards, potential for disasters and accidents and safety recommendations for visitors. Editor(s): Erfurt-Cooper, Patricia. Series: Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism. Num Pages: 402 pages, 373 colour illustrations, 100 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGB; RNK; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 21. Weight in Grams: 992.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662520178
- ISBN
- 9783662520178
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 157.62
€ 157.62
Paperback / so. Series: I Blu. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: RNR; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag Italy
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788847025462
- ISBN
- 9788847025462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.47
€ 32.99
€ 27.47
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences. Num Pages: 73 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 73
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400728097
- ISBN
- 9789400728097
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.46€ 43.22
€ 51.46
€ 43.22
Hardcover. Uncertainties are pervasive in natural hazards, and it is crucial to develop robust and meaningful approaches to characterize and communicate uncertainties to inform modeling efforts. In this monograph we provide a broad, cross-disciplinary overview of issues relating to uncertainties faced in natural hazard and risk assessment. Editor(s): Riley, Karin; Webley, Peter; Thompson, Matthew. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: RB; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 222 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1130.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781119027867
- ISBN
- 9781119027867
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.43
€ 165.43
Paperback. The Ganges Brahmaputra Meghna (GBM) basin presents a great flood risk. This book investigates autonomous adaptation using a multi-method technique comprising PRA and a questionnaire survey applied in the case study area 'Islampur' Upazila in Bangladesh. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 239 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 54 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RGB; RNR; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 373.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789402400557
- ISBN
- 9789402400557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 163.96
€ 163.96
Hardcover. Editor(s): D'Amico, Sebastiano. Series: Springer Natural Hazards. Num Pages: 706 pages, 101 black & white illustrations, 247 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFC; KCN; RBGD; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1256.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319217529
- ISBN
- 9783319217529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.07
€ 180.07
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
€ 50.29€ 46.67
€ 50.29
€ 46.67