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The Wenchuan Earthquake of 2008:Anatomy of a Disaster |
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Author(s): Chen Yong |
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Publisher: Science Press Published Date: 2011 ISBN: 9787030307842 Pages: 276 Language: English Type: Book Cover: Hard Cover |
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Our Price: $92.00
Avail: In-Stock |
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Description
The Wenchuan Earthquake of 2008 Anatomy of a Disaster gives a detailed account of the damage, seismology and tectonics of the event and discusses earthquake prediction, seismic hazard and risk management, the creation and implementation of building codes, and new practices used in rescue,relief and reconstruction. It will be of significant interest to researchers and practitioners engaged in seismology, geophysics, engineering, the social sciences, and disaster management and recovery. It also offers a valuable new and unique Chinese perspective with many insights for future mitigation of earthquake risk.
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