Flood Hazards and Health: Responding to Present and Future Risks

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With the tragedy of New Orleans still the focus of the world’s media, this highly topical book combines rigorous analysis of the human health impacts of flooding with an appraisal of how individuals and society respond to those risks. The first detailed discussion of the global health implications of flooding and future flood risk, the book sets these findings in light of potential future increases in flood hazard as a result of climate change. The volume brings t… More >>

Flood Hazards and Health: Responding to Present and Future Risks