Originally published in 1983, Interpretations of Calamity provides a provocative critique of the 'dominant view' of research into natural hazards. Throughout the world, there are now many people professionally engaged in the mitigation and control of risks & hazards, and the impact of continuing economic development will ensure that they are fully employed. There is a wealth of perspectives in the book, including weather and wheat yields in the Soviet Union and Canada, an historical view of underdevelopment and hazards in ...
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Originally published in 1983, Interpretations of Calamity provides a provocative critique of the 'dominant view' of research into natural hazards. Throughout the world, there are now many people professionally engaged in the mitigation and control of risks & hazards, and the impact of continuing economic development will ensure that they are fully employed. There is a wealth of perspectives in the book, including weather and wheat yields in the Soviet Union and Canada, an historical view of underdevelopment and hazards in Ireland and the impact of a response to drought in southern Africa, the Sahel and the Great Plains of the USA. The book reflects the major themes of hazards in the context of economic development and social change. Most of the case studies are from the rural and agriculture scene. This book provides a unique view of the vital importance of food production and of the considerable, and sometimes calamitous, impact that frost, flood, storm and drought have on the wellbeing of millions of people and on the stability of the international economic system.
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Add this copy of Interpretations of Calamity: From the Viewpoint of to cart. $56.73, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1983 by Allen & Unwin.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 0043011608.
Add this copy of Interpretations of Calamity: From the Viewpoint of to cart. $59.90, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1983 by Unwin Hyman.
Add this copy of Interpretations of Calamity From the Viewpoint of Human to cart. $68.37, very good condition, Sold by Burwood Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wickham Market, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1983 by Allen & Unwin.
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First Paperback Edition. 8vo. pp xiv, 304. Large format paperback. The publisher's own retained copy with their stamp on the title page reading 'file copy'. The risks and hazards series. Contributors include: Eric Waddell, Ihor Stebelsky, Colm Regan, Jean Copans. ISBN: 0043011608 Very good indeed.
Add this copy of Interpretations of Calamity From the Viewpoint of Human to cart. $72.38, very good condition, Sold by Burwood Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wickham Market, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1983 by Allen & Unwin.
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First Edition. Hardback. 8vo. pp xiv, 304. Original publisher's laminated boards. Issued without dust jacket. The publisher's own retained copy with their stamp on the front endpaper reading 'file copy'. The risks and hazards series. Contributors include: Eric Waddell, Ihor Stebelsky, Colm Regan, Jean Copans. ISBN: 0043011608 Very good indeed.
