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Paperback. A Global Catastrophic Risk is one that has the potential to inflict serious damage to human well-being on a global scale. This book focuses on such risks arising from natural catastrophes (Earth-based or beyond), nuclear war, terrorism, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and social collapse. Editor(s): Bostrom, Nick; Cirkovic, Milan M. Num Pages: 576 pages, Tables and figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFFC; PDZ; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 31. Weight in Grams: 836.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199606504
ISBN
9780199606504
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.72

Hardback. Editor(s): Motsholapheko, Moseki Ronald; Kgathi, Donald Letsholo. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: RNR. Dimension: 184 x 261 x 17. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781631176074
ISBN
9781631176074
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 230.89
€ 157.04

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752470153
ISBN
9780752470153
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Hardback. This volume addresses the impacts of the Aral Sea disaster; disappearance of what was the world's fourth largest inland body of water. It argues this was the result of deliberate policy decisions. This volume is essential reading for everyone concerned with averting environmental disaster and in creating livable, sustainable communities. Editor(s): Edelstein, Michael R.; Cerny, Astrid; Gadaev, Abror. Series: Research in Social Problems and Public Policy. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white halftones, figures. BIC Classification: RNR; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 43. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781781903759
ISBN
9781781903759
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.04

Paperback. The greatest mass extinction in Earths history happened some 251 million years ago. In this cataclysm at least 90 per cent of life was killed, both on land and in the sea, almost bringing evolution to a halt. What caused destruction on such an unimaginable scale? Was it the impact of a huge meteorite, or prolonged volcanic eruption in Siberia? Num Pages: 352 pages, 48 illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 234 x 33. Weight in Grams: 648.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500291931
ISBN
9780500291931
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.34

Hardback. Num Pages: 107 pages. BIC Classification: RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 12. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Number of pages
107
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781628081886
ISBN
9781628081886
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.11
€ 136.23

Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages, B/W art throughout. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; RNC; RNK; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 244 x 34. Weight in Grams: 582.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
PublicAffairs,U.S.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781610395304
ISBN
9781610395304
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 26.00

Hardcover. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119165965
ISBN
9781119165965
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.10

Hardback. Editor(s): Atkinson, Martha. Num Pages: 181 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPP; KFFD; MBNH2; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 159 x 232 x 18. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781536100358
ISBN
9781536100358
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 204.84
€ 153.34

hardcover. The monograph covers the fundamentals and the consequences of extreme geophysical phenomena like asteroid impacts, climatic change, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, flooding, and space weather. This monograph also addresses their associated, local and worldwide socio-economic impacts. Editor(s): Chavez, Mario; Ghil, Michael; Fucugauchi, Jaime Urrutia. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 438 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 215 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
438
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781119157014
ISBN
9781119157014
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 223.33

Paperback. Editor(s): Hassan, Magnus. Num Pages: 75 pages. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 163 x 7. Weight in Grams: 180.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Number of pages
75
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626187702
ISBN
9781626187702
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 100.64
€ 70.23

Hardcover. Editor(s): Carmichael, Melanie A. Num Pages: 337 pages, tables, graphs, charts, diagrams, maps. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 184 x 24. Weight in Grams: 822.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
337
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617286599
ISBN
9781617286599
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 367.07
€ 247.81

Hardcover. Editor(s): Tucker, Lorayne. Num Pages: 177 pages. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 195 x 262 x 16. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633218260
ISBN
9781633218260
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 262.87
€ 178.35

Hardcover. A comprehensive exploration of the effects of fires - in forests and other environments-on soils, watersheds, vegetation, air and cultural resources. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNC; RNF; RNR; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 650.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471163565
ISBN
9780471163565
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 339.77

Hardcover. Editor(s): Reed, Kristin O. Num Pages: 230 pages, tables, graphs. BIC Classification: JKSR; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 189 x 19. Weight in Grams: 746.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617618833
ISBN
9781617618833
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 220.24
€ 150.30

Paperback. In exploring the worldwide political and environmental aftermath of the Bhopal disaster in 1984, this text discusses various differing claims by focusing on the dynamics and paradoxes of advocacy in competing power domains. Num Pages: 436 pages, 34 halftones. BIC Classification: LASD; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 580.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
436
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226257204
ISBN
9780226257204
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 34.41

Paperback. In 2011, despite continued developments in forecasting, tracking, and warning technology, the United States was hit by the deadliest tornado season in decades. This title examines the factors that contributed to the outcomes of such tornadoes as the mid-April outbreak that devastated communities in North Carolina. Num Pages: 102 pages, 10 tables, 10 charts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMG; RBP; RNR; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 141 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
American Meteorological Society United States
Number of pages
102
Condition
New
SKU
V9781878220257
ISBN
9781878220257
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 21.22

Paperback. Editor(s): Reardon, Ken; Forester, John. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFC1; JKSN1; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781439911006
ISBN
9781439911006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.37

Hardcover. In developed countries, the pervasive view of floods is that science and technology have largely brought these unpredictable disasters under safe control. This book shows that this is simply not so, and that floods are anything but controlled. Num Pages: 394 pages, references, tables. BIC Classification: JFFC; RNR; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 184 x 28. Weight in Grams: 896.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
394
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471952480
ISBN
9780471952480
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 268.54

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
228
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415663472
ISBN
9780415663472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.09
€ 48.20

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