Hurricanes: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition

From killer storms to their implications for the insurance premiums of U.S. residents, this much-awaited update explores the ecological, social, and economic consequences of hurricanes and their effects on both coastal and inland areas. * A unique three-part chronology of the science of hurricanes, from the time of Sir Isaac Newton to the latest discoveries in quantitative climatology * A thorough description of the key government agencies and other bodies concerned with the preparation for, study, and forecasting of hurricanes