MAP20070015769Alexander, DavidNatural disasters / David Alexander. — London : UCL Press, cop. 1993XIX, 632 p. : il. ; 24 cmSumario: The geophysical agents (Earthquakes and volcanoes. Atmospheric and hydrological hazards. Disasters and the land surface) -- The human impact and response (Damage and the built environment. The logistics of planning and emergency action. Medical emergencies. The Third World. Disasters and socio-economic systems) -- Conclusion (Towards and international strategy against disasters)