Earthquakes in the Central and Eastern United States: Social, Economic, and Policy Aspects

 KATHLEEN J. TIERNEY and JOANNE M. NIGG

Socioeconomic Impacts: 1993 National Earthquake Conference, Earthquake Reduction in the Central and Eastern United States: A Time for Examination and Action. (Memphis, TN: Central United States Earthquake Consortium, 1993): 3-17




Abstract:

This chapter introduces the theme and objectives of the monograph and provides a contextual framework for each of the seven chapters which follow.  Each individual chapter contributes to a deeper understanding of the socioeconomic impacts of earthquakes.

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