Natural Hazards: Earth's Processes as Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes, Canadian Edition

Science & Math

Keller, Edward A.

Blodgett, Robert H.

Clague, J. J.

Earth Sciences

Pearson Education Canada

A book designed for readers interested in the environment, this is an excellent source for Earth science information about hazardous Earth processes which affect virtually everyone living on this planet. Interesting and well-written, this book includes broad coverage of many natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanoes, flooding, landslides, coastal erosion, extreme weather, and wildfires. For those interested in a comprehensive book about our environment and the impact of natural hazardous processes; also useful as a reference work for science writers and editors.

Natural Hazards: Earth's Processes As Hazards, Diasters and Catstrophes

Taylor&Francis

Natural Hazards focuses on hazards as the interface between humanity and its needs for space and resources, as well as on the ongoing geologic processes of Earth and features many new Canadian examples and discussions while retaining the best U.S. and international concepts. The second Canadian edition strikes an ideal balance between the scientific and the human aspects of natural hazards, combining basic scientific principles within a solid social framework.

Natural Hazards: Earth's Processes as Hazards, Disasters and Catastrophes, Second Canadian Edition with MyGeosciencePlace (2nd Edition)

Clague, John J.

For an introductory-level course in natural hazards 
 Natural Hazards uses real-life examples of hazards and disasters to explore how and why they happen—and what we can do to limit their effects. The text’s up-to-date coverage of recent disasters brings a fresh perspective to the material.The Fourth Edition provides a new active learning approach, a fully updated visual program and revised pedagogy tools that highlight hallmark concepts of the text. Students have access to an updatedHazard City , an online media resource which gives instructors meaningful, easy-to-assign, and easy-to-grade assignments in which students investigate virtual disasters in the fictional town of Hazard City. 
This program will provide an interactive and engaging learning experience for your students. Here’s how:
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Provide a balanced approach to the study of natural hazards: Focus on globalization of our economy, information access, and human effects on our planet in a broader, more balanced approach to the study of natural hazards.</li>
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Engage your students with “Hazard City": Students work through 11 different assignments by stepping into the role of a practicing geologist and analyzing potential disasters in the fictional town of Hazard City.</li>
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Enhance understanding and comprehension of natural hazards: Newly revised stories and case studies give students a behind the scenes glimpse into the lives of survivors, professionals and hazardous events.</li>
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Strong pedagogy tools reinforce the text’s core features: The new chapter structure and design organizes the material into three major sections to help students learn, digest, and review learning objectives.</li>
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Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; My_Lab/Mastering does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchaseboth the physical text and My_Lab/Mastering search for ISBN-10: 0133907651/ISBN-13: 9780133907650. That package includes ISBN-10: 0321939964/ISBN-13: 9780321939968 and ISBN-10: 0321970349 /ISBN-13: 9780321970343.
My_Lab/Mastering is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.

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