“susan l cutter”

In a world of increasingly prominent hazards and disasters, from those with their genesis in natural events such as the South Asian tsunami, to human-induced atrocities and terrorist attacks, and the profound effects of climate change, this collection provides a timely assessment of these critical t... More

The planet earth is not a simple recurring cyclical phenomenon of natural events. It is subject to violent happenings that adversely affect the earth and its inhabitants. To this, man-made technologies and social complexities have been added.... More

There are rules and procedures in every company. There are policies that have evolved over time and May, or may not, be written. There are practices and precedents that may be tested in court. These are all good reasons for developing an HR Manual (some might call it an Employee Handbook), but the m... More

AThis book addresses two common forms of written communication that are used for very different purposes than ordinary memos or letters. Many people who are called upon to create proposals meant to inform or persuade others, find themselves in a panic over what looked to be a simple writing task. A ... More

Integrating physical, economic, social, and political perspectives, Cutter and Renwick's Fourth Edition presents readers with a wide range of opinions and interpretations of the major natural resource issues facing the world today.Integrating physical, economic, social, and political perspectives, C... More

A collection of Presidential Columns published in the American Association of GeographyA collection of Presidential Columns published in the American Association of Geography... More

Undertaken as part of the National Science Foundation's call for research associated with the 9/11 terrorist attacks, this volume contains research that addresses the immediate role and utility of geographical information and technologies in emergency management. It also initiates an on-going proces... More