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Climate Variability, Climate Change and Social Vulnerability in the Semi-arid Tropics Jesse C Ribot
Climate Variability, Climate Change and Social Vulnerability in the Semi-arid Tropics
Jesse C Ribot
Climate changes can trigger major disasters to occur. These contributors look at the underlying causes as to why certain communities are affected more than others. Case studies from across the globe are examined, with a view to discerning the possible effects global warming might bring, and the actions that consequently must be taken.
192 pages, 61 b/w illus. 54 maps 34 tables
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 13, 2005 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521019477 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 192 |
| Dimensions | 211 × 297 × 11 mm · 489 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Magalhaes, Antonio Rocha (Ministry of Planning, Brazil) |
| Editor | Panagides, Stahis |
| Editor | Ribot, Jesse C. (World Resources Institute, Washington DC) |
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