Landslide hazard and risk
By: editors, Thomas Glade, Malcolm Anderson, Michael Crozier.
Contributors: Glade, Thomas.; Anderson, Malcolm.; Crozier, Michael J.
Publisher: J. Wiley
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Chichester, West Sussex, England; Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 802
ISBN-13: 9780471486633
Subjects: Landslides -- Risk assessment.; Landslides -- Social aspects.; Slopes (Soil mechanics); Risques de glissement de terrain.; Glissements de terrain -- Gestion.
Description: With the increasing need to take an holistic view of landslide hazard and risk, this book overviews the concept of risk research and addresses the sociological and psychological issues resulting from landslides. Its integrated approach offers understanding and ability for concerned organisations, landowners, land managers, insurance companies and researchers to develop risk management solutions.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.