Illusions of Safety: Culture And Earthquake Hazard Response In California And Japan

by Risa Palm

Book Overview

This book describes Japanese earthquakes and United States earthquakes and presents the study of human response to earthquake hazards. It discusses risk perception about earthquakes, government policies, and adoption of earthquake mitigation measures in these countries.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367159724
• ISBN13: 9780367159726
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"