The Science of Disasters
Author | : Armin Bunde |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783642562570 |
ISBN-13 | : 3642562574 |
Rating | : 4/5 (574 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Science of Disasters written by Armin Bunde and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tackles these questions by applying advanced methods from statistical physics and related fields to all types of non-linear dynamics prone to disaster. It gives readers an insight into the problems of catastrophes and is one of the first books on the theories of disaster. Based on physical and mathematical theories, the general principles of disaster appearance are explained.