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by Gordon Woo (Author) "Asked to draw up a taxonomy of animal threats to human life, a naturalist would find it a small mercy to exclude the many extinct..." (more)
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This text examines natural catastrophes, focusing upon the mathematical aspects of these phenomena. It aims to be practical in its treatment of the diverse issues covered, which range from hazard warning and forecasting to engineering design criteria and insurance loss estimation.

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This book is written for a general numerate readership.
This is a unique book about natural hazards, focusing on quantitative issues, especially associated with risk and decision-making.
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