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An Assessment of Natural Hazards and Disasters in Canada David Etkin Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2003 edition
An Assessment of Natural Hazards and Disasters in Canada
David Etkin
The problems and issues of natural hazards and disasters, both globally and in Canada, are becoming increasingly important since the costs of extreme natural events have been escalating, and significant vulnerabilities exist in Canadian society.
Marc Notes: Originally published: Dordrecht; London: Kluwer Academic, 2003.; This text on natural hazards and disasters in Canada is the result of a national assessment on this topic. A variety of papers from the physical and social sciences explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks.
Contributor Bio: Etkin, David David Etkin is assistant professor and coordinator of the Program in Emergency Management at York University.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | December 5, 2010 |
| ISBN13 | 9789048162468 |
| Publishers | Springer |
| Pages | 380 |
| Dimensions | 160 × 240 × 20 mm · 539 g |
| Editor | Brooks, Gregory R. |
| Editor | Etkin, David |
| Editor | Haque, C.E. |