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Illusions of Safety

Culture and Earthquake Hazard Response in California and Japan

Risa Palm

Illusions of Safety

Illusions of Safety

Culture and Earthquake Hazard Response in California and Japan

Illusions of Safety

 

This book describes Japanese earthquakes and United States earthquakes and presents the study of human response to earthquake hazards. It discusses risk perception about earthquakes, government policies, and adoption of earthquake mitigation measures in these countries.

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Beschrijving Illusions of Safety

This book describes Japanese earthquakes and United States earthquakes and presents the study of human response to earthquake hazards. It discusses risk perception about earthquakes, government policies, and adoption of earthquake mitigation measures in these countries.

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9780367159726
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120
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Taylor & Francis Ltd

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