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Perils of a Restless Planet
Throughout history, humans have sought to make sense of seemingly random and frequently deadly natural disasters. This book examines our attempts to understand and anticipate these devastating natural phenomena, focusing on the interactions among basic scientific inquiry, technological innovation, and ultimately public policy.
Preface; 1. Life on the Earth's crust; 2. The evolution of science; 3. Hazards of shelter; 4. Death and life; 5. Restless seas; 6. Earth in upheaval; 7. Volcanoes and asteroid impacts; 8. Deadly winds; 9. Science and irreproducible phenomena; Appendices; Index.
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| Pm Supplier | CUP/ Cambridge University Press |
|---|---|
| Pm Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Pm Isbn 10 | 0521654882 |
| Pm Isbn 13 | 9780521654883 |
| Pm Publication Date | 1999-05-13 |
| Pm Width | 154 |
| Pm Height | 20 |
| Pm Author | Zebrowski, Ernest |
| Pm Longness | 229 |
- Scientific Perspectives on Natural Disasters
- Key Info: 23 b/w photos, 44 figs, tabs
- Author: Zebrowski, Ernest
- Page Count: 320
- Publication Date: 1999-05-13
Perils of a Restless Planet
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By CUP/ Cambridge University Press
- Scientific Perspectives on Natural Disasters
- Key Info: 23 b/w photos, 44 figs, tabs
- Author: Zebrowski, Ernest
- Page Count: 320
- Publication Date: 1999-05-13
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