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The socio-economic consequences of the earthquake at Izmit, Turkey (17 August 1999)

This study examines the economic and social consequences of the 17 August 1999 earthquake, known as the Izmit earthquake, which affected a third of Turkey's total population and caused substantial human and material losses. The first chapter looks at the economic environment in Turkey before the Izmit earthquake and the place which the stricken region…
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Risk returns

This book was published for launch at the third Session of Global Platform for Disaster Reduction (GPDR) and it is the latest in a series of volumes addressing natural disasters, and how their impact can be reduced by effective capacity building and prevention strategies. The book presents a selection of examples and experiences of disaster reduction t…

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