Burton, Ian,

The environment as hazard/ Ian Burton, Robert W. Kates, Gilbert F. White. - 2nd ed. - New York : Guilford Press, c1993. - xiv, 290 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 266-284) and index.

Extreme Events, by Principal Causal Agent

Adjustments to Drought Suggested by

Peasant Farmers in Nigeria and Tanzania

Comparative Study Sites

Other Detailed Studies of Hazard Siruations

Views of Future Events in Comparative Sites

Modes of Response in Comparative Sites

Characteristics of Four Behavior Pancrns

Examples of Governmental Guides to Managerial Choice

Combinations of Adjustments to Fire under Four Policies

Types of Natural Hazard Policy

Research Opportunity Payoll" Tableau

Comparative Death Rates from Natu.ral Disasters, by National foeome

Comparative Hazard Sources in the Un ited States
and Developing Countries




0898621593 (pbk. : acidfree paper)


Natural disasters.
Air--Pollution.
Land use--Environmental aspects.
Emergency management--Planning.

363.34 / BUR/E