Natural Disasters and Cultural Change
John Grattan author Robin Torrence author John Grattan editor Robin Torrence editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:27th Jun '02
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- Paperback£53.99(9780415589086)
Human cultures have been interacting with natural hazards since the dawn of time. This book explores these interactions in detail and revisits some famous catastrophes including the eruptions of Thera and Vesuvius. These studies demonstrate that diverse human cultures had well-developed strategies which facilitated their response to extreme natural events.
'One of the greatest achievements of this book is to be both interesting and relevant without focusing on either Europe or North America ... The book provides valuable insights into the ways in which so many peoples view disasters.'- The Geographical Journal, 2005
ISBN: 9780415216968
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 703g
372 pages