{"product_id":"hydrometeorological-extreme-events-and-public-franziska-matthies-wiesler-9781119259305","title":"Hydrometeorological Extreme Events and Public Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTINGENCY PLANNING FOR INCREASED FLOODS AND DROUGHTS RESULTING FROM CLIMATE CHANGE TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHydrometeorological Extreme Events and Public Health\u003c\/i\u003e outlines the links between climate change, trends in hydrometeorological extreme events, and the effects on human health, and describes new developments in health adaptation and disaster risk management. The work provides technical facts, examples of international and national approaches and scientific projects, and covers key issues such as multi-sectoral collaboration, disaster preparedness, response and recovery, as well as stakeholder involvement, and costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific observed and projected health effects of heavy precipitation events, floods, and droughts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive analysis of recent studies on the health costs of extreme weather events\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA discussion of the impact and interdependency of international health and climate agreements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor professionals working in the areas of hydrology, disaster management and prevention, and in the public health sector, \u003ci\u003eHydrometeorological Extreme Events and Public Health\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a comprehensive resource on new challenges resulting from climate change and on how we can plan for and adapt to this uncharted territory to protect human lives and human health. The book is the fifth volume of the \u003ci\u003eHydrometeorological Extreme Events\u003c\/i\u003e Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Franziska Matthies-Wiesler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119259304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119259305\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d","brand":"Franziska Matthies-Wiesler","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44067115925759,"sku":"9781119259305","price":107.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1fb667c0-e9ce-480c-a188-0229ff437b11.jpg?v=1685411287","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hydrometeorological-extreme-events-and-public-franziska-matthies-wiesler-9781119259305","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}