Disaster and Human History by Benjamin Reilly

Disaster and Human History by Benjamin Reilly

Assesses the impact of natural disasters on human society and the effectiveness of various strategies developed to reduce their effects. The book addresses the interconnectivity of disaster and human responsibility. Chapters examine 23 updated case studies, including the 2011 Tohoku tsunami and the ensuing Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Reviews of the first edition: “a very usable environmental manual..writing is engaging...could be a valuable resource...significantly relevant”—Teaching History: A Journal of Methods; “a very enjoyable read, offering the tension and drama these hazards deserve.”—Natural Hazards Observer.

Benjamin Reilly is an environmental historian working at Carnegie Mellon University’s branch campus in Qatar. His publications have included French Revolutionary ideological discourse, information on lactose tolerance amongst Arabian Bedouins, and Europe’s long engagement with the Eternal City of Rome. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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ISBN 13	9781476688091
ISBN 10	1476688095
Title	Disaster and Human History
Author	Benjamin Reilly
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	McFarland & Co Inc
Year published	2022-04-30
Number of pages	277
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