| Natural Disasters Contributor(s): Haerens, Margaret (Editor), Zott, Lynn M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0737760605 ISBN-13: 9780737760606 Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing OUR PRICE: $47.91 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: March 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - General (see Also Headings Under Family) |
| Dewey: 363.34 |
| LCCN: 2012038616 |
| Series: Opposing Viewpoints (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.25 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This title explores various aspects of natural disaster including, what factors contribute to the frequency of natural disasters; controversies surrounding disaster relief efforts; the government's role in disaster relief; media coverage of natural disast; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th" |