Böcker av Gordon (Risk Management Solutions Woo

This text examines natural catastrophes, focusing upon the mathematical aspects of these phenomena. It aims to be practical in its treatment of the diverse issues covered, which range from hazard warning and forecasting to engineering design criteria and insurance loss estimation.

Explains the underlying quantitative basis for understanding catastrophe phenomena, both natural and man-made. In this book, the catastrophes covered range from geological, meteorological and hydrological hazards to political violence, industrial, ecological and financial risk.