Disaster and Human History

Case Studies in Nature, Society and Catastrophe, 2d ed.

By: Benjamin Reilly

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Paperback | 13 May 2022 | Edition Number 2

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458 Pages

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25.4 x 17.78 x 2.36

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Human history has been periodically punctuated by natural disasters, from Vesuvius' eruption to the modern-day COVID-19 pandemic. Volcanoes have buried entire cities, while earthquakes have reduced structures to smoldering ruins. Floods and cyclones have wreaked havoc on river valleys and coastlines, and desertification and climate change have weakened society's underpinnings. Death tolls are often escalated by starvation and illness, which frequently occur in tandem.

This second edition assesses the impact of natural disasters on human society and the effectiveness of various strategies developed to reduce their effects. This book addresses the interconnectivity of disaster and human responsibility. Chapters examine 23 updated case studies, including a new chapter on the 2011 Tohoku tsunami and the ensuing Fukushima nuclear disaster.

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Reviews of the first edition: "a very usable environmental manual...writing is engaging...could be a valuable resource...significantly relevant"-Teaching History: A Journal of Methods; "a very enjoyable read, offering the tension and drama these hazards deserve."-Natural Hazards Observer.

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