Abstract:This commentary on earthquakes and fire by Stephen J. Pyne focuses in notorious episodes as Lisbon 1755, San Francisco 1906, Tokyo 1923 as urban conflagrations in a scenario of "shake, then bake". Discussing the history of earthquakes, cities and fires, he concludes that "disastrous fires let history overwhelm geography; preventative measures let geography temper history". Pyne has written over 30 books, mostly on the history and management of wildland and rural fire, including big-screen surveys for the U.S.… Show more
Resumo: Com uma abordagem inovadora, o livro examina como as sociedades caribenhas reagiram ao perigo dos furacões ao longo de cinco séculos, acabando por revelar que as respostas sempre estiveram condicionadas pelo colonialismo e pelas desigualdades sociais e raciais que marcaram a história da região.
Resumo: Com uma abordagem inovadora, o livro examina como as sociedades caribenhas reagiram ao perigo dos furacões ao longo de cinco séculos, acabando por revelar que as respostas sempre estiveram condicionadas pelo colonialismo e pelas desigualdades sociais e raciais que marcaram a história da região.
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