Major disasters, both natural and human-caused, have marked the first few decades of the twenty-first century. This book examines a variety of these events, their causes, and the ways in which people have rebuilt and recovered in the aftermath.
Front Cover.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Important Events.
Introduction: Rising Waters in Houston.
1: How Have Natural Disasters Affected the Planet?.
2: How Have Catastrophes in Nature Affected the Planet?.
3: How Have Human Catastrophes Affected the Planet?.
