| Natural Disasters and Cultural Change Contributor(s): Grattan, John (Author), Torrence, Robin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415589088 ISBN-13: 9780415589086 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $59.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - General - Social Science | Archaeology |
| Dewey: 363.34 |
| Lexile Measure: 1380 |
| Series: One World Archaeology (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.15 lbs) 356 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Human cultures have been interacting with natural hazards since the dawn of time. This book explores these interactions in detail and revisits some famous catastrophes including the eruptions of Thera and Vesuvius. These studies demonstrate that diverse human cultures had well-developed strategies which facilitated their response to extreme natural events. |