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Crisis, Disaster and Risk

Crisis, Disaster and Risk

Kyle Farmbry

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2012
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Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9780765624192

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This book explores the interactions of theories of risk with natural disasters, health crises, and crises in the areas of science and technology.

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