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Mathematics Of Natural Catastrophes, The
Author(s): Gordon Woo (Author)
- Publisher: Imperial College Press
- Publication Date: 18 Oct. 1999
- Language: English
- Print length: 304 pages
- ISBN-10: 1860941826
- ISBN-13: 9781860941825
Book Description
This is a unique book about natural catastrophes, focusing on the mathematical aspects of these phenomena. Although academic in style and didactic in purpose, it is practical in the treatment of the diverse issues covered, which range from hazard warning and forecasting to engineering design criteria and insurance loss estimation. Addressing as it does many mathematical topics not found together in a single volume, the book should be of value to all those with a quantitative educational interest in or professional concern for natural catastrophes.
Editorial Reviews
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This book is written for a general numerate readership.
This is a unique book about natural hazards, focusing on quantitative issues, especially associated with risk and decision-making.
This is a unique book about natural hazards, focusing on quantitative issues, especially associated with risk and decision-making.
