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Reconstructing Kobe

Author : David W. Edgington
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774859415
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Reconstructing Kobe written by David W. Edgington and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hanshin Earthquake was the largest disaster to affect postwar Japan and one of the most destructive postwar natural disasters to strike a developed country. Although the media focused on the disaster's immediate effects, the long-term reconstruction efforts have gone largely unexplored. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, David Edgington records the first ten years of reconstruction and recovery and asks whether planners successfully exploited opportunities to make a more sustainable and disaster-proof city. This book is an intricate investigation of one of the largest redevelopment projects in recent memory.

The Kobe Earthquake

Author : C. A. Brebbia
Publisher : WIT Press (UK)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Kobe Earthquake written by C. A. Brebbia and published by WIT Press (UK). This book was released on 1996 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kobe Earthquake of 17 January 1995 devastated the city due to a series of geological reasons and the location of its epicentre. However, the analysis of its effect on soil liquefaction, lifeline systems, ground failure and other important sources in damage can help us to understand and improve our approach to the design and analysis of structures in seismic regions.

The Great Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquakes

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 10 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Great Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquakes written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

After the Quake

Author : Haruki Murakami
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307424642
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book After the Quake written by Haruki Murakami and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set at the time of the catastrophic 1995 Kobe earthquake, the mesmerizing stories in After the Quake are as haunting as dreams and as potent as oracles. An electronics salesman who has been deserted by his wife agrees to deliver an enigmatic package— and is rewarded with a glimpse of his true nature. A man who views himself as the son of God pursues a stranger who may be his human father. A mild-mannered collection agent receives a visit from a giant talking frog who enlists his help in saving Tokyo from destruction. The six stories in this collection come from the deep and mysterious place where the human meets the inhuman—and are further proof that Murakami is one of the most visionary writers at work today.

The Kobe Earthquake

Author : 全国電気通信労働組合
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9784883172696
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (726 download)

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Download or read book The Kobe Earthquake written by 全国電気通信労働組合 and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The January 17, 1995 Hyōgo-ken-Nanbu (Kobe) Earthquake

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The January 17, 1995 Hyōgo-ken-Nanbu (Kobe) Earthquake written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Era of Great Disasters

Author : Makoto Iokibe
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 047212725X
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book The Era of Great Disasters written by Makoto Iokibe and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Era of Great Disasters examines modern disaster response in Japan, from the changing earthquake preparations and regulations, to immediate emergency procedures from the national, prefectural, and city levels, and finally the evolving efforts of rebuilding and preparing for the next great disaster in the hopes of minimizing their tragic effects. This book focuses on three major earthquakes from Japan’s modern history. The first is the 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake, which struck the capital region. The second is the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, affecting the area between Kobe and Osaka. The third is the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the magnitude 9.0 quake that struck off the Pacific coast of the Tōhoku region, causing a devastating tsunami and nuclear accident. While the events of (and around) each of these earthquakes are unique, Professor Iokibe brings his deep expertise and personal experience to each disaster, unveiling not only the disasters themselves but the humanity underneath. In each case, he gives attention and gratitude to those who labored to save lives and restore the communities affected, from the individuals on the scene to government officials and military personnel and emergency responders, in the hope that we might learn from the past and move forward with greater wisdom, knowledge, and common purpose.

An Adventure Interrupted

Author : Carolyn Underwood
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595292054
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (952 download)

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Download or read book An Adventure Interrupted written by Carolyn Underwood and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1994, an American woman and her seven-year-old son embarked on an adventure that took them inside a culture where the older generation remains closely tied to the past, while the younger generation attempts to move into a present that brings unprecedented change--the culture of Japan. Carolyn Underwood is a single mother with a full-time job as an executive in a pharmaceutical company. In this position she tests every cultural norm held sacred by a traditional Japanese citizen. As she and her son find their way through the Kobe earthquake, an important message is brought home to them--that the ability to lean on friends, neighbors and colleagues, regardless of national or racial mind-set, connects us all under a simple category--fellow humans.

Hyogoken-Nanbu (Kobe) Earthquake of January 17, 1995

Author : Anshel J. Schiff
Publisher : Amer Society of Civil Engineers
ISBN 13 : 9780784404089
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Hyogoken-Nanbu (Kobe) Earthquake of January 17, 1995 written by Anshel J. Schiff and published by Amer Society of Civil Engineers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: B&w photographs depict the devastation wrought by the magnitude 6.9 Kobe earthquake: 6,300 deaths and the largest estimated direct economic losses observed from any earthquake ($200 billion). Ten articles assess the performance of, coping strategies, and recovery of quake-impacted essential faciliti

The Great Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquakes

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 8 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book The Great Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquakes written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Emergency Response

Author : Kathleen J. Tierney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emergency Response written by Kathleen J. Tierney and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief

Author : K. Bradley Penuel
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1452266395
Total Pages : 985 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief written by K. Bradley Penuel and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2010-12-29 with total page 985 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia covers response to disasters around the world, from governments to NGOs, from charities to politics, from refugees to health, and from economics to international relations, covering issues in both historical and contemporary context. The volumes include information relevant to students of sociology, national security, economics, health sciences, political science, emergency preparedness, history, agriculture, and many other subjects. The goal is to help readers appreciate the importance of the effects, responsibilities, and ethics of disaster relief, and to initiate educational discussion brought forth by the specific cultural, scientific, and topical articles contained within the work. Including 425 signed entries in a two-volume set presented in A-to-Z format, and drawing contributors from varied academic disciplines, this encyclopedia also features a preface by Thomas H. Kean and Lee H. Hamilton of the 9/11 Commission. This reference resource examines disaster response and relief in a manner that is authoritative yet accessible, jargon-free, and balanced to help readers better understand issues from varied perspectives. Key Themes - Geography - Government and International Agencies - History - Human-induced Disasters - Infrastructure - Local Response - Major Disasters (Relief Case Studies) - Medicine and Psychology - Methods and Practices - Mitigation - Natural Disasters (Overviews) - Politics and Funding - Preparedness - Recovery - Response - Science and Prediction - Sociology - U.S. Geographical Response

Life in the Cul-de-sac

Author : Senji Kuroi
Publisher : Stone Bridge Press, Inc.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Life in the Cul-de-sac written by Senji Kuroi and published by Stone Bridge Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kuroi traces the lives of four families living on the same street in suburban Tokyo.

The Era of Great Disasters

Author : Makoto Iokibe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book The Era of Great Disasters written by Makoto Iokibe and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Era of Great Disasters examines modern disaster response in Japan, from the changing earthquake preparations and regulations, to immediate emergency procedures from the national, prefectural, and city levels, and finally the evolving efforts of rebuilding and preparing for the next great disaster in the hopes of minimizing their tragic effects. This book focuses on three major earthquakes from Japan's modern history. The first is the 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake, which struck the capital region. The second is the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, affecting the area between Kobe and Osaka. The third is the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the magnitude 9.0 quake that struck off the Pacific coast of the Tōhoku region, causing a devastating tsunami and the nuclear accident. While the events of (and around) each of these earthquakes are unique, Professor Iokibe brings his deep expertise and personal experience to each disaster, unveiling not only the disasters themselves but the humanity underneath. In each case, he gives attention and gratitude to those who labored to save lives and restore the communities affected, from the individuals on the scene to government officials and military personnel and emergency responders, in hope that we might learn from the past and move forward with greater wisdom, knowledge, and common purpose"--

Geotechnical Reconnaissance of the Effects of the January 17, 1995, Hyogoken-Nanbu Earthquake, Japan

Author : Koichi Akai
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0788125389
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (881 download)

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Download or read book Geotechnical Reconnaissance of the Effects of the January 17, 1995, Hyogoken-Nanbu Earthquake, Japan written by Koichi Akai and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jan. 17, 1995, Hyogoken-Nanbu Earthquake was one of the worst disasters to hit Japan in almost half a century. It has been compared in its impact to the great Kanto (Tokyo) Earthquake of 1923. The Kobe-Osaka region held many similarities in its geologic and tectonic setting to many areas along the West Coast, and possibly, other areas of the U.S. A geotechnical reconnaissance to identify the relevant problems and issues was organized. This report provides a timely, first-hand overview of the type and extent of the geotechnical aspects of the damage.

Earthquake Protection

Author : Andrew Coburn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470855177
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Earthquake Protection written by Andrew Coburn and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-02-21 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the publication of the successful first edition of Earthquake Protection there have been 110 lethal earthquakes, killing 130 000 people; there have also been significant developments in the field of earthquake risk management, particularly in the modelling and analysis of risk for insurance and financial services. Furthermore, major earthquake disasters, such as the 1994 Northridge earthquake in California, the 1995 Kobe earthquake in Japan and the 1999 Kocaeli earthquake in Turkey have occurred. The experience and knowledge gained through these events have improved our understanding of how to manage, mitigate and work towards the prevention of similar catastrophes. The 1990s were in fact the costliest decade on record in terms of disaster management due to such seismic events, placing unprecedented pressure on the insurance industry in particular, and changing its view of earthquake protection. Significantly revised and updated, this second edition continues to provide a comprehensive overview of how to reduce the impact of earthquakes on people and property, and implement best practice in managing the consequences of such disasters. It also includes significant coverage of the techniques of modelling earthquake catastrophe. Each chapter deals with a separate aspect of protection, and covers a wide range of economic and social conditions, drawing on the authors' considerable personal experience and with reference to real life examples. Key features include: Recent event coverage Modern developments in the theory and practice of planning and engineering loss estimation techniques, along with new engineering techniques such as microzonation and hazard-mapping Historic buildings experience An entirely new chapter on 'Earthquakes and Finance' This valuable book provides essential reading for earthquake and structural engineers and geoscientists, as well as insurers and loss prevention specialists, risk managers and assessors involved in managing earthquake risk, urban and regional planners, and emergency management agencies.

Disasters!

Author : Tom Conklin
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780590988230
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (882 download)

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Download or read book Disasters! written by Tom Conklin and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2000-02 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background information, activities, and projects to teach about earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes, and other forces of nature.