California Earthquakes: Science, Risk, & the Politics of Hazard Mitigation Hardcover - 2001
by Carl-Henry Geschwind
From the rear cover
Winner, Book Prize, Forum for the History of Science in America, History of Science Society
Tracing the history of seismology and the rise of the regulatory state and of environmental awareness, California Earthquakes tells how earthquake-hazard management came about, why some groups assisted and others fought it, and how scientists and engineers helped shape it.
"This carefully researched book provides new knowledge about a group of scientific experts who are not normally associated with Progressivism. In the process of examining the history of this group of technocratic reformers, Geschwind persuasively shows how the regulatory state has come to play the single greatest role in insulating Californians from the risk of seismic disaster."--Journal of American History
"California Earthquakes is a provocative and accessible history of science, technology, and politics in a particular natural environment."--Environmental History
"Geschwind, like no other, tells the story of a full spectrum of human responses to earthquakes in California. Topics are seamlessly interwoven in historical context . . . Dealing constructively with California earthquakes in the future should be enhanced through the understanding and appreciation of the historical aspects so well presented in this book."--Choice
"[A] thorough and well-documented study . . . This book is an important benchmark for understanding the historical context of [the scientific community's] work, and provides insights into how scientific policy and funding programs are formed."--Western Historical Quarterly
"In a broader sense than its earthquake theme, it is an absorbing account of an important component of the development of California. Geschwind writes with an attractive style, some humor, and knows how to thread intriguing anecdotes."--Earth Sciences History
"Well written, tightly structured, and carefully researched."--Contemporary Disaster Review
Carl-Henry Geschwind holds a master's degree in geological sciences from Brown University and a Ph.D. in history of science from the Johns Hopkins University.
From the jacket flap
Winner, Book Prize, Forum for the History of Science in America, History of Science Society
Tracing the history of seismology and the rise of the regulatory state and of environmental awareness, California Earthquakes tells how earthquake-hazard management came about, why some groups assisted and others fought it, and how scientists and engineers helped shape it.
This carefully researched book provides new knowledge about a group of scientific experts who are not normally associated with Progressivism. In the process of examining the history of this group of technocratic reformers, Geschwind persuasively shows how the regulatory state has come to play the single greatest role in insulating Californians from the risk of seismic disaster.--Journal of American History
California Earthquakes is a provocative and accessible history of science, technology, and politics in a particular natural environment.--Environmental History
Geschwind, like no other, tells the story of a full spectrum of human responses to earthquakes in California. Topics are seamlessly interwoven in historical context . . . Dealing constructively with California earthquakes in the future should be enhanced through the understanding and appreciation of the historical aspects so well presented in this book.--Choice
[A] thorough and well-documented study . . . This book is an important benchmark for understanding the historical context of [the scientific community's] work, and provides insights into how scientific policy and funding programs are formed.--Western Historical Quarterly
In a broader sense than its earthquake theme, it is an absorbing account of an important component of the development of California. Geschwind writes with an attractive style, some humor, and knows how to thread intriguing anecdotes.--Earth Sciences History
Well written, tightly structured, and carefully researched.--Contemporary Disaster Review
Carl-Henry Geschwind holds a master's degree in geological sciences from Brown University and a Ph.D. in history of science from the Johns Hopkins University.
--Seth Stein, Northwestern University "Contemporary Disaster Review"Details
- Title California Earthquakes: Science, Risk, & the Politics of Hazard Mitigation
- Author Carl-Henry Geschwind
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First printing
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore
- Date 2001-04
- ISBN 9780801865961 / 0801865964
- Weight 1.29 lbs (0.59 kg)
- Dimensions 9.32 x 6.31 x 1.05 in (23.67 x 16.03 x 2.67 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Geographic Orientation: California
- Library of Congress subjects Earthquake hazard analysis - California -, Earthquakes - California - Safety measures -
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 00010627
- Dewey Decimal Code 363.349
Media reviews
Citations
- Choice, 02/01/2002, Page 1074
- Scitech Book News, 12/01/2001, Page 65
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