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Disaster and Human History

Disaster and Human History

Disaster and Human History

Benjamin Reilly

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Editorial:
McFarland and Company, Inc.
Año de edición:
2009
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Desastres naturales
ISBN:
9780786436552
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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.

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