International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, Part B (International Geophysics)
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"...one of those monumental undertakings of science which take one's breath away...a magnum opus of seismology."
-Cinna Lomnitz for "Natural Hazards"
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"Monumental in scope, authoritative in treatment, and historic in impact, the International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology will be the most important source book for seismology and its applications for years to come. This is one of those exceptional books that libraries and professionals from academia, industry, and government cannot do without."
-Frank Press, President Emeritus, US National Academy of Sciences
"The International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology is an impressive and comprehensive collection of articles by leaders in their fields. It is sure to be a valuable resource for students, research workers and practitioners who need a broad, reliable and up-to-date source of information and knowledge in seismological fields.
-George W. Houser, Professor Emeritus, California Institute of Technology
"...of great interest to practicing engineers and researchers alike...a highly valuable source of helpful information for years to come in enhancing public and industrial safety worldwide."
-William J. Hall, Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
"Great credit goes to the Editors for attracting...the most experienced and highly regarded experts from more than 50 countries to participate in this comprehensive and truly international work. It covers not only the history of our science, but leads to the present day frontiers of our knowledge."
-Hans Berckhemer, Past President of IASPEI, from the Foreword
International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, Part B (International Geophysics)
International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, Part B (International Geophysics),William H.K. Lee,Hiroo Kanamori,Paul Jennings,Carl Kisslinger,Academic Press,0124406580,Earth Sciences - Seismology & Volcanism,Earthquake engineering,Engineering - Civil,Science/Mathematics,Seismology,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts,Science / Earth Sciences
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