Earthquakes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Seismic Disruptions

Shawn Fenn, Own firm; formerly with FEMA

Abstract

Jelle Zeilinga de Boer and Donald Theodore Sanders, in their book Earthquakes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Seismic Disruptions, delve into the human outcomes resulting from major geologic events. They explore how earthquakes have served as catalysts for significant, long-term changes in social, political, military, religious, and economic structures.

Recommended Citation

Fenn, Shawn (2006) "Earthquakes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Seismic Disruptions," Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Vol. 3 : Iss. 1, Article 7.
DOI: 10.2202/1547-7355.1207
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/jhsem/vol3/iss1/7

 
 
 
 

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