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Hurricanes : a reference handbook /

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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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fitzpatrick, Patrick J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, [2006]
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Contemporary world issues.
Subjects:
Hurricanes > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Ouragans > Guides, manuels, etc.
Hurricanes.
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Online Access:c2005.
Table of contents
Publisher description
Table of Contents:
  • 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.