Hurricanes a reference handbook

Fitzpatrick, Patrick J. (Author). Fitzpatrick, Patrick J. Natural disasters, hurricanes. (Added Author).

Summary: This book presents a simple scientific explanation of how and why of these events, as well as case studies and the prevention and warning systems that have been created mankind.

Record details

ISBN: 1851096523 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781851096527 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 1851096477 (acid-free paper)
ISBN: 9781851096473 (acid-free paper)
Physical Description: electronic resource
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1 online resource (xix, 412 p.)
Edition: [2nd ed.].
Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2006.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Rev. ed. of: Natural disasters, hurricanes. c1999.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Background on hurricanes -- Problems, controversies, and solutions: hurricane destruction, forecasting, global warming controversy, mitigation, and insurance procedures -- Worldwide perspective -- Chronology -- Biographical sketches -- Data, opinions, and letters -- Directory of organizations -- Print, nonprint and internet resources.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.