| Awesome Forces: The Natural Hazards That Threaten New Zealand Second Edition, Edition Contributor(s): Hicks, Geoff (Editor), Campbell, Hamish (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1877385875 ISBN-13: 9781877385872 Publisher: Te Papa Press OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Natural Disasters - Nature | Reference - Science | Earth Sciences - General |
| Dewey: 559 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.2" W x 10.5" (1.45 lbs) 168 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Storms, landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami - all New Zealanders will encounter at least one of these hazards in their lives. Informative, generously illustrated, and written by some of New Zealand's leading scientists, this massively revised and updated edition of Te Papa Press's bestselling title is now more relevant than ever. With all-new information on climate change and the social and emotional impact of disasters, this book is a fascinating encounter and valuable resource on one of the most raw, volatile landscapes in the world. |