First published 2002
Andrew Coburn tackles earthquake risk management in the wake of catastrophic seismic events that reshaped how we approach disaster prevention. The 1990s brought unprecedented destruction through major quakes in Northridge, Kobe, and Kocaeli, making that decade the costliest on record for disaster management. These events transformed the insurance industry's perspective and generated new knowledge about catastrophe mitigation. Coburn draws from personal experience and real world examples to address each aspect of protection across diverse economic and social contexts. The book covers advanced techniques for modeling earthquake catastrophes and implementing best practices for managing disaster consequences. Written for earthquake engineers, structural specialists, geoscientists, insurers, risk managers, urban planners, and emergency management professionals, this work provides comprehensive guidance on reducing earthquake impact on people and property.
Genres: science, environment, non-fiction, technology, engineering, academic
Vibes: authoritative, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: expert-advice, real-world-examples
444 pages · Paperback · Wiley