The unthinkable: who survives when disaster strikes and how we can do better
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Published:
New York : Crown Publishers, [2008].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xx, 266 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Description
Offers a glimpse at disasters and their aftermath, describing the three stages of disaster response, how we react--or do not react--in moments of catastrophe, and how we can train ourselves and other victims to survive in the event of a disaster.
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Street Date:
0806
Language:
English
ISBN:
0307352897, 9780307352897
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
Offers a glimpse at disasters and their aftermath, describing the three stages of disaster response, how we react--or do not react--in moments of catastrophe, and how we can train ourselves and other victims to survive in the event of a disaster.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Ripley, A. (2008). The unthinkable: who survives when disaster strikes and how we can do better. Crown Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Ripley, Amanda. 2008. The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and How We Can Do Better. Crown Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Ripley, Amanda, The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and How We Can Do Better. Crown Publishers, 2008.
MLA Citation (style guide)Ripley, Amanda. The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and How We Can Do Better. Crown Publishers, 2008.
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