The unthinkable: who survives when disaster strikes and why
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Published:
New York : Three Rivers Press, [2009].
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st pbk. ed.
Physical Desc:
xviii, 266 pages : illustrations ; 21 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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Wallingford Adult Nonfiction
155.935 RIPLEY
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307352903, 0307352900
Notes
General Note
Originally published in hardback by Crown in 2008.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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. (2009). The unthinkable: who survives when disaster strikes and why. 1st pbk. ed. Three Rivers Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Ripley, Amanda. 2009. The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and Why. Three Rivers Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Ripley, Amanda, The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and Why. Three Rivers Press, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Ripley, Amanda. The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and Why. 1st pbk. ed. Three Rivers Press, 2009.
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