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Author: Daniels, Ronald J. (Editor)
Book Title: On Risk And Disaster: Lessons From Hurricane Katrina
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Publication Year: 2006
Item Weight: 1 lbs
