Natural Hazards, UnNatural Disasters

Natural Hazards, UnNatural Disasters
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Publisher : World Bank Publications
Total Pages : 280
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ISBN-10 : 9780821381410
ISBN-13 : 0821381415
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Download or read book Natural Hazards, UnNatural Disasters written by World Bank and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2010-11-10 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines how to ensure that the preventive measures are worthwhile and effective, and how people can make decisions individually and collectively at different levels of government.


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