The Economic consequences of a catastrophic earthquake : proceedings of a forum, August 1 and 2, 1990 /

The Economic consequences of a catastrophic earthquake : proceedings of a forum, August 1 and 2, 1990 /

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Imprint:	Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1992.
Description:	xii, 182 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Earthquake hazard analysis -- Congresses. Buildings -- Earthquake effects -- Congresses Earthquakes -- Economic aspects -- Congresses. Disasters -- Economic aspects. Earthquakes -- Economic aspects. California. Conference papers and proceedings.
Format:	U.S. Federal Government Document Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1373765

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Other authors / contributors:	National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Earthquake Engineering Research
ISBN:	0309046394
Notes:	"S-481"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references.

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Summary:	This book presents the proceedings of an August 1990 forum held at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. Topics covered include the current and potential roles of the private sector and the various levels of government before, during, and after an earthquake occurs, and alternative strategies that could be implemented to reduce the economic impacts, with emphasis placed on the role of the insurance industry.
Item Description:	"S-481"--T.p. verso.
Physical Description:	xii, 182 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	0309046394