Oxford Bookworms Factfiles 4: Disaster
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Author Description
Every day disaster strikes somewhere in the world. As we watch disasters on television and read about them in the newspapers, we feel a mixture of fascination and fear. Some disasters have always been with us: earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes and floods are as common today as they were in the past. Others, like the nuclear disaster of Chernobyl, are the result of our own technology. This book looks at both types of disaster, and at what we can learn from them.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the nature of natural and man-made disasters to determine how they occur and what lessons can be extracted from these events. The text serves as an educational resource, utilizing a structured approach to categorize various catastrophic phenomena. It examines the intersection of geological volatility and human technological advancement to provide a comprehensive overview of global disaster events.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of natural disasters including earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes, and floods.
- Examination of technological catastrophes such as the Chernobyl nuclear incident.
- Comparative study of historical versus contemporary disaster frequency.
- Educational framework designed for language learners and general readers.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This volume is widely recognized as a foundational educational tool within the Oxford Bookworms Factfiles series. Educators frequently highlight the accessibility of the prose, which effectively balances technical information with clear, concise language for students.
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Publication Date:
2001-03-08
Publisher:
Oxford University Press España, S.A.
ISBN-10:
0194233618
ISBN-13:
9780194233613
Non-Fiction
Science
Geography
Education
Environment
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