The mathematics of natural catastrophes / Gordon Woo.
The mathematics of natural catastrophes / Gordon Woo.
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Publisher
London : Imperial College Press, 1999.
Date
1999.
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N363.34/47
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Language
English
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Physical content
vii, 292 p. : ill., 1 port. ; 23 cm.
Contents
Prologue: Chaos and Catastrophe -- 1. A Taxonomy of Natural Hazards -- 2. A Sense of Scale -- 3. A Measure of Uncertainty -- 4. A Matter of Time -- 5. Forecasting -- 6. Deciding to Warn -- 7. A Question of Design -- 8. Damage Estimation -- 9. Catastrophe Cover -- 10. Financial Issues -- 11. The Thir...
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Publisher
London : Imperial College Press, 1999.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1999.
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Summary
"This is a unique book about natural catastrophes, focusing on the mathematical aspects of these phenomena. Although academic in style and didactic in purpose, this book is practical in the treatment of the diverse issues covered, which range from hazard warning and forecasting, to risk criteria, and economic loss estimation. This book should be of...
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The mathematics of natural catastrophes / Gordon Woo.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N363.34/47
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74VvNEgMd0yM
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ISBN
1860941826 :
9781860941825 :
9781860941825 (alk. paper)
1860941826 (alk. paper)
DDC
363.34
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991012957449702626
