Disaster and Human History Cas

Benjamin Reilly

ISBN 10: 0786436557 / ISBN 13: 9780786436552

Verlag: McFarland, 2009

Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00100324143

Inhaltsangabe:

Natural disasters have played an integral role in human history. Volcanic eruptions have been credited with the fall of civilizations, pandemic diseases have affected multiple generations, and massive famines have killed or impoverished millions. But in many cases, "natural" disasters are anything but. Famines are almost invariably caused by or related to domestic and international wars, diseases are either intentionally or unintentionally spread, and, while humans play little to no role in producing volcanoes and other earth phenomena, the impact of these events are worsened by human decisions. This book examines the relationship between humanity and the natural environment through the lens of natural disasters, where the interaction comes into sharpest focus. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: A faculty member at Carnegie Mellon’s branch campus in Qatar, Benjamin Reilly works primarily in the field of environmental history.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Disaster and Human History Cas
Verlag: McFarland
Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Acceptable