Disaster by Choice. How our actions turn natural hazards into catastrophes, Paperback/***

We speak of earthquakes, floods, and wildfires as 'natural disasters'. In this provocative book, Ilan Kelman argues that the true disaster is not caused by natural phenomena, but by human choices which leave people unprepared and at terrible risk. He explores how we can and should act to stop people dying when nature unleashes its powers. Publisher: Oxford University Press Author(s): Ilan (Professor of Disasters and Health, University College London, and Professor II, University of Agder) Kelman Number of pages: 192 Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 18 Cover type: Paperback / softback