Natural Hazards: Earth's Processes As Hazards, Disasters, And Catastrophes

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Natural Hazards: Earth Processes as Hazards, Disasters and Catastrophes, Fourth Edition, is an introductory-level survey intended for university and college courses that are concerned with earth processes that have direct, and often sudden and violent, impacts on human society. The text integrates principles of geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology and solar system astronomy. The book is designed for a course in natural hazards for non-science majors, and a primary goal of the text is to assist instructors in guiding students who may have little background in science to understand physical earth processes as natural hazards and their consequences to society. Natural Hazards uses historical to recent examples of hazards and disasters to explore how and why they happen and what we can do to limit their effects. The text's up-to-date coverage of recent disasters brings a fresh perspective to the material. The Fourth Edition continues our new active learning approach that includes reinforcement of learning objective with a fully updated visual program and pedagogical tools that highlight fundamental concepts of the text. This program will provide an interactive and engaging learning experience for your students. Here's how: Provide a balanced approach to the study of natural hazards: Focus on the basic earth science of hazards as well as roles of human processes and effects on our planet in a broader, more balanced approach to the study of natural hazards. Enhance understanding and comprehension of natural hazards: Newly revised stories and case studies give students a behind the scenes glimpse into how hazards are evaluated from a scientific and human perspective; the stories of real people who survive natural hazards, and the lives and research of professionals who have contributed significantly to the research of hazardous events. Strong pedagogical tools reinforce the text's core features: Chapter structure and design organizes the material into three major sections to help students learn, digest, and review learning objectives.

Paperback: 574 pages

Publisher: Routledge; 4 edition (January 10, 2014)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0321939964

ISBN-13: 978-0321939968

Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 1 x 10.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #11,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Books > Science & Math > Earth Sciences > Earthquakes & Volcanoes #7 in Books > Science & Math > Earth Sciences > Natural Disasters #8 in Books > Science & Math > Earth Sciences > Weather

sooooooooooo interesting, definitely good for renting. Its a little heavy so I suggest doing your readings at home. I would suggest this for anyone who is in general curious about the nature of our world. :D

Very interesting subject and book. It has a lot of topics that has sparked many debates about global warming, climate change and human contributions to the two.The book arrived in great time, but it has some stains on some of the pages.

This book is pretty much genuinely the worst. Got it for an Environmental Hazards course and could hardly get through it.

It was in perfect condition almost scared to use it must have been brand new

Same exact book at my school bookstore for $30 less! No complaints here. :)

super easy read for those who are not experts

It was great experience

This is an incredible book it's very informative makes you more conscious and aware of all the disasters and catastrophes on planet earth.

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