Hurricanes: A Reference Handbook

by Patrick Fitzpatrick

Book Overview

From killer storms to their implications for the insurance premiums of U.S. residents, this much-awaited update explores the ecological, social, and economic consequences of hurricanes and their effects on both coastal and inland areas.

In September 1776 the so-called "Hurricane of Independence" hit Canada and the northeastern United States, leading to 4,170 deaths. In 1900 around 8,000 perished in the Galveston Hurricane and the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851096477
• ISBN13: 9781851096473
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

The definitive hurricane guide book.

Terrific reference and pratical guide to all things hurricane. This book will statisfy both severe weather nuts and those seeking pratical advice on how to prepare for and deal with the aftermath of a storm. Packed with facinating data and practical advice. Fitzpatrick knows his stuff!

Highly recommended for collections ranging from college holdings to general-interest public librarie

The second edition of HURRICANES joins others in the 'Contemporary World Issues' series to offer a chronology of history, events, legislation and science relating to hurricanes and disaster management. From a worldwide survey of where hurricanes do and do not occur to biographical sketches of notable weather enthusiasts from scientists and researchers to discussions of naming conventions and a world-wide timeline of hurricane events, this is one of the most authoritative references available. Very highly recommended for collections ranging from college holdings to general-interest public libraries. Diane C. Donovan, Editor California Bookwatch