Disasters, Risks and Revelation
Author | : Steve Matthewman |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2016-04-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137294265 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137294264 |
Rating | : 4/5 (264 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Disasters, Risks and Revelation by : Steve Matthewman
Download or read book Disasters, Risks and Revelation written by Steve Matthewman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disasters are part of the modern condition, a source of physical anxiety and existential angst, and they are increasing in frequency, cost and severity. Drawing on both disaster research and social theory, this book offers a critical examination of their causes, consequences and future avoidance.