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Veröffentlichung:	Juni 2008
Genre:	Lexika / Nachschlagewerke
	Nature / NATURE / Natural Disasters
ISBN:	9780816070015
EAN-Code:	9780816070015
Verlag:	Checkmark Books
Einband:	Kartoniert
Sprache:	English
Dimensionen:	H 277 mm / B 216 mm / D 30 mm
Gewicht:	1356 gr
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Inhalt:

Natural Disasters, New Edition provides a comprehensive survey of the natural calamities that have ravaged mankind and altered the course of human history. This fascinating reference feature approximately 600 entries--with more than 60 new and updated--that are organized by disaster type, then alphabetized by the name of the country in which the event occurred. Each section begins with the worst recorded events within the disaster type, a helpful, updated chronology of the events, and an introduction. In addition to providing the basic facts of each disaster, the readable text offers important insight into ultimate impact on mankind and the environment, and compelling eyewitness accounts. New features include an 8-page insert of 20 compelling full-color photographs, an expanded bibliography, and a helpful listing of Web resources.