Risk and Uncertainty Assessment for Natural Hazards

Description: Risk and Uncertainty Assessment for Natural Hazards Product Overview Assessment of risk and uncertainty is crucial for natural hazard risk management, facilitating risk communication and informing strategies to successfully mitigate our society's vulnerability to natural disasters. Written by some of the world's leading experts, this book provides a state-of- the-art overview of risk and uncertainty assessment in natural hazards. It presents the core statistical concepts using clearly defined terminology applicable across all types of natural hazards and addresses the full range of sources of uncertainty, the role of expert judgement and the practice of uncertainty elicitation. The core of the book provides detailed coverage of all the main hazard types and concluding chapters address the wider societal context of risk management. This is an invaluable compendium for academic researchers and professionals working in the fields of natural hazards science, risk assessment and management and environmental science and will be of interest to anyone involved in natural hazards policy. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; Illustrated edition (March 29, 2013) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 588 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1107006198 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 95 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.9 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches Best Sellers Rank: #9,542,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #7,052 in Environmental Studies #22,333 in Environmental Science (Books) #54,112 in Core #7,052 in Environmental Studies #22,333 in Environmental Science (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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