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California Earthquakes

Science, Risk, and the Politics of Hazard Mitigation

By: Carl-Henry Geschwind

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California Earthquakes

Science, Risk, and the Politics of Hazard Mitigation

By: Carl-Henry Geschwind

Winner of the Book Prize of the Forum for the History of Science in America from the History of Science Society In 1906, after an earthquake wiped out much of San Francisco, leading California officials and scientists described the disaster as a one-time occurrence and assured the public that it had nothing to worry about. California Earthquakes explains how, over time, this attitude changed, and Californians came to accept earthquakes as a significant threat, as well as to understand how science and technology could reduce this threat. Carl-Henry Geschwind tells the story of the small group of scientists and engineers who—in tension with real estate speculators and other pro-growth forces, private and public—developed the scientific and political infrastructure necessary to implement greater earthquake awareness. Through their political connections, these reformers succeeded in building a state apparatus in which regulators could work together with scientists and engineers to reduce earthquake hazards. Geschwind details the conflicts among scientists and engineers about how best to reduce these risks, and he outlines the dramatic twentieth-century advances in our understanding of earthquakes—their causes and how we can try to prepare for them. Tracing the history of seismology and the rise of the regulatory state and of environmental awareness, California Earthquakes tells how earthquake-hazard management came about, why some groups assisted and others fought it, and how scientists and engineers helped shape it.

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JHU Press

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0801873606

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9780801873607

Providence City Manual. Or, Organization of the Municipal Government for the Year 1881

By: Henry V. A. Joslin

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Providence City Manual. Or, Organization of the Municipal Government for the Year 1881

By: Henry V. A. Joslin

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

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3385450829

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Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies E-Book

By: Steven G. Gabbe,Jennifer R. Niebyl,Henry L Galan,Eric R. M. Jauniaux,Mark B Landon,Joe Leigh Simpson,Deborah A Driscoll

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Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies E-Book

By: Steven G. Gabbe,Jennifer R. Niebyl,Henry L Galan,Eric R. M. Jauniaux,Mark B Landon,Joe Leigh Simpson,Deborah A Driscoll

Highly readable, well illustrated, and easy to understand, Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies remains your go-to choice for authoritative guidance on managing today’s obstetric patient. Reflecting the expertise of internationally recognized authorities, this bestselling obstetrics reference has been thoroughly revised to bring you up to date on everything from ultrasound assessment of fetal anatomy and growth, to medical complications in pregnancy, to fetal therapy...and much more! Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located. Benefit from the knowledge and experience of international experts in obstetrics. Gain a new perspective on a wide range of today’s key issues - all evidence based and easy to read. Stay current with new coverage of fetal origins of adult disease, evidence-based medicine, quality assessment, nutrition, and global obstetric practices. Find the information you need quickly with bolded key statements, additional tables, flow diagrams, and bulleted lists for easy reference. Zero in on "Key Points" in every chapter - now made more useful than ever with the inclusion of related statistics. View new ultrasound nomograms in the Normal Values in Pregnancy appendix.

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1455733954

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9781455733958

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California Earthquakes

California Earthquakes

Providence City Manual. Or, Organization of the Municipal Government for the Year 1881

Providence City Manual. Or, Organization of the Municipal Government for the Year 1881

Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies E-Book

Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies E-Book

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