Facing hazards and disasters : understanding human dimensions /

"Social science research conducted since the late 1970's has contributed greatly to society's ability to mitigate and adapt to natural, technological, and willful disasters. However, as evidenced by Hurricane Katrina, the Indian Ocean tsunami, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Corporate Authors: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Disaster Research in the Social Sciences: Future Challenges and Opportunities, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2006
Subjects:
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central