Waiting for Disaster

Waiting for Disaster
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 456
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ISBN-10 : 0520055500
ISBN-13 : 9780520055506
Rating : 4/5 (506 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Waiting for Disaster by : Ralph H. Turner

Download or read book Waiting for Disaster written by Ralph H. Turner and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how the media reported a bulge on the San Andreas Fault in 1976, describes the impact on public opinion, and suggests ways to encourage earthquake preparedness


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