Calculating catastrophe

Explains the underlying quantitative basis for understanding catastrophe phenomena, both natural and man-made. In this book, the catastrophes covered range from geological, meteorological and hydrological hazards to political violence, industrial, ecological and financial risk

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Main Author: Woo, Gordon (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London, UK Imperial College Press 2011
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Summary:Explains the underlying quantitative basis for understanding catastrophe phenomena, both natural and man-made. In this book, the catastrophes covered range from geological, meteorological and hydrological hazards to political violence, industrial, ecological and financial risk
Physical Description:xi, 355 pages illustrations 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781848167384