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Natural Hazards and Risk Research in Russia 2019 Edition
Contributor(s): Svalova, Valentina (Editor)
ISBN: 331991832X     ISBN-13: 9783319918327
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE:   $104.49  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: July 2018
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BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Natural Disasters
- Technology & Engineering | Quality Control
- Science | Earth Sciences - Geology
Dewey: 551
Series: Innovation and Discovery in Russian Science and Engineering
Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.51" W x 9.34" (1.70 lbs) 399 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
This book presents natural hazards and risk--one of the fastest-growing and most relevant fields of pure and applied research within geosciences and environmental engineering--from a multi-disciplinary perspective. It examines principles, concepts, and paradigms derived from diverse research studies, and explains operational terms, materials, tools, techniques, and methods used in practice. Collecting the expertise of more than 60 scientists and expert practitioners from across Russia, this authoritative volume is ideal for the diverse range of researchers and professionals concerned with the interaction of natural hazards and the built environment.
  • Maximizes reader understanding of natural hazards research and risk analysis in Russia;
  • Explains relevance and application of primary tools and practices in risk study;
  • Clarifies similarities and differences in fundamental concepts and principles across the discipline;
  • Directs geologists, engineers, architects, planners, teachers, students, and others to authoritative sources.