Natural Hazards: Earth's Processes as Hazards Disasters and Catastrophes Books a la Carte Edition (4th Edition)

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NOTE: This edition features the exact same content as the traditional text in a convenient three-hole-punched loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value for your studentsthis format costs 35% less than a new textbook. Before you purchase check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearsons MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title including customized versions for individual schools and registrations are not transferable. In addition you may need a CourseID provided by your instructor to register for and use Pearsons MyLab & Mastering products. Natural Hazardsuses real-life examples of hazards and disasters to explore how and why they happenand what we can do to limit their effects. The texts up-to-date coverage of recent disasters brings a fresh perspective to the material. The Fourth Edition provides a new active learning approach a fully updated visual program and revised pedagogy tools that highlight hallmark concepts of the text. Students have access to an updated Hazard City an online media resource which gives instructors meaningful easy-to-assign and easy-to-grade assignments in which students investigate virtual disasters in the fictional town of Hazard City. This program will provide an interactive and engaging learning experience for your students. Heres how: Provide a balanced approach to the study of natural hazards: Focus on globalization of our economy information access and human effects on our planet in a broader more balanced approach to the study of natural hazards. Engage your students with Hazard City": Students work through 11 different assignments by stepping into the role of a practicing geologist and analyzing potential disasters in the fictional town of Hazard City. Enhance understanding and comprehension of natural hazards: Newly revised stories and case studies give students a behind the scenes glimpse into the lives of survivors professionals and hazardous events. Strong pedagogy tools reinforce the texts core features: The new chapter structure and design organizes the material into three major sections to help students learn digest and review learning objectives.