Environmental Disasters, Natural Recovery and Human Responses

A fascinating and detailed study of the effect of natural disasters on humanity.

Roger del Moral (Author), Lawrence R. Walker (Author)

9780521677660, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 29 March 2007

220 pages, 90 b/w illus. 16 colour illus. 4 tables
22.7 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm, 0.381 kg

"Restoration biologists and technicians, land managers, and students of these fields would be well served by reading this excellent, concise account of the lessons learned by these two ecologists."
Dan Kunkle, Wildlife Activist

Natural disasters destroy more property and kill more people with each passing year. Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, landslides, fires and other natural events are becoming more frequent and their consequences more devastating. Del Moral and Walker provide a comprehensive summary of the diverse ways in which natural disasters disrupt humanity and how humans cope. Burgeoning human numbers, shrinking resources and intensification of the consequences of natural disasters have produced a crisis of unparalleled proportions. Through this detailed study, the authors provide a template for improving restoration to show how relatively simple approaches can enhance both human well-being and that of the other species on the planet. This book will appeal to ecologists, land managers as well as anyone curious about the natural world and natural disasters.

Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Natural disturbances - synergistic interactions with humans
3. Infertile and unstable habitats
4. Infertile and stable habitats
5. Fertile and unstable habitats
6. Fertile and stable habitats
7. The lessons learned
Glossary
Illustration credits
Further reading
Index.

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ], Social impact of environmental issues [RNT], Conservation of the environment [RNK]