A large loss of life is still possible in the United States. The climate varies on all measurable time scales. Recent trends in hurricane frequencies and intensities are not evidence of global warming, and there is considerable reason to prepare better for hurricanes independent of concern about global warming. Tropical cyclone landfalls highlight the existing level of societal preparedness. Better knowledge of hurricanes, by itself, is generally not sufficient for behavior change.
Society knows, in large part, how to respond to hurricanes.
Tropical cyclones on planet Earth are a constant reminder of the power of nature . I sincerely hope, and urge, the publisher to consider a more affordable edition so that the book can receive the widest possible distribution. Their Nature and Impacts on Society is very well written in a language and style that will convey the authors' important message far beyond the scientific community. I recommend it to all involved with hurricane impacts and emergency preparedness from the local resident to the government chambers across the Gulf and Atlantic coasts and other nations in the region. I also recommend it to all who are concerned over the impacts of natural hazards across North America and the World.