Global Warming, Natural Hazards, And Emergency Management

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Book Title: Global Warming, Natural Hazards, And Emergency Management

Number of Pages: 288 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Global Warming, Natural Hazards, and Emergency Management

Publisher: CRC Press LLC

Publication Year: 2008

Subject: Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Natural Disasters, Allied Health Services / Emergency Medical Services, Global Warming & Climate Change, Disasters & Disaster Relief

Item Height: 0.7 in

Item Weight: 14.4 Oz

Type: Textbook

Subject Area: Nature, Science, Medical, Social Science

Author: Jane A. Bullock

Item Length: 9.2 in

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback