The unthinkable : who survives when disaster strikes-- and why /

Nine out of ten Americans live in places at significant risk of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, terrorism, or other disasters. Tomorrow, some of us will have to make split-second choices to save ourselves and our families. How will we react? What will it feel like? Will we be heroes or victims?...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Ripley, Amanda
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Crown Publishers, [2008]
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Resilience (Personality trait) Disasters > Psychological aspects. Disaster relief. Preparedness. Risk management. Emergency management. Crisis intervention (Mental health services) Disaster victims > Mental health. Disasters > Risk assessment.