After a California Earthquake : Attitude and Behavior Change Paperback / softback
by Risa Palm, Michael E. Hodgson
Part of the Univ Chicago Geography Research Papers GRP series
Paperback / softback
Description
Shortly before the Loma Prieta earthquake devastated areas of Northern California in 1989, Risa Palm and her associates had surveyed 2,500 homeowners in the area about their perception of risk from earthquakes.
After the quake they surveyed the homeowners again and found that their perception of risk had increased but that most respondents were fatalistic and continued to ignore self-protective measures; those who personally experienced damage were more likely to buy insurance.
A rare opportunity to analyze behavior change directly before and after a natural disaster, this survey has implications for policy makers, insurance officials, and those concerned with risk management.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:145 pages
- Publisher:The University of Chicago Press
- Publication Date:15/04/1992
- Category:
- ISBN:9780226644998
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:145 pages
- Publisher:The University of Chicago Press
- Publication Date:15/04/1992
- Category:
- ISBN:9780226644998
