Title Mathematics of natural catastrophes Author(s) Gordon Woo Publication London, 1. Imperial College Press 2. World Scientific Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1999. Description vii, 292p. Abstract Note This is a unique book about natural catastrophes, focusing on the mathematical aspects of these phenomena. Although academic in style and didactic in purpose, it is practical in the treatment of the diverse issues covered, which range from hazard warning and forecasting to engineering design criteria and insurance loss estimation. Addressing as it does many mathematical topics not found together in a single volume, the book should be of value to all those with a quantitative educational interest in or professional concern for natural catastrophes. ISBN,Price 9781860941825 : US $87.00(HB) Classification 365.624:51 Keyword(s) 1. CATASTROPHE - INSURANCE RISK 2. EBOOK 3. EBOOK - WORLD SCIENTIFIC 4. FORECASTING 5. NATURAL CATASTROPHE 6. NATURAL HAZARDS Item Type Book Multi-Media Links Please Click Here for Online Book Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location 026024   365.624:51/WOO/026024  On Shelf     OB1237   365.624:51/WOO/  On Shelf     +Copy Specific Information