{"product_id":"earths-fury-alexander-gates-9781119546597","title":"Earth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters","description":"\u003cb\u003eEARTH'S FURY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatural disasters are any catastrophic loss of life and\/or property caused by a natural event or situation. This definition could include biologic issues such as contagion, injurious bacterial colonization, invasion of dangerous plants and infestations of insects and other vermin. However, the popular understanding of what constitutes a natural disaster still focuses on disasters involving the physical properties of the earth and its atmosphere: earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, avalanches, tropical storms, tornadoes, floods and wildfires. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e attempts to combine the best features of a scientific textbook and an encyclopedia. It retains the organization of a textbook and adopts the highly illustrative graphics of some of the newer and more effective textbooks. The book's unique approach is evident in its plethora of case studies: short, self-contained and well-illustrated stories of specific natural disasters that are highly engaging for both science and non-science majors. The stories incorporate the science into the event so students appreciate and remember it as part of the story. By relating the event to the impact on society and human lives, the science is placed in the context of the student's real life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoasting a number of striking and highly detailed double-page illustrations of disaster-producing features, including volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and hurricanes, this book is as much a visual resource as a textbook. For students who are probably most familiar with natural disasters through Hollywood movies, this book's own \"widescreen presentation\" is coupled with exciting stories which will enhance their interest as well as their understanding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether they are science or non-science majors, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Earth's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ewill appeal to all students, with its fresh approach and engaging style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexander Gates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119546591\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119546597\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 8.40w x 0.80d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Gates","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44067118088447,"sku":"9781119546597","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e8ab4b8f-b8d2-4950-91c2-f2f9c1f39323.jpg?v=1685411300","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/earths-fury-alexander-gates-9781119546597","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}