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Kerry Smith, "Predicting Disasters: Earthquakes, Scientists, and Uncertainty in Modern Japan" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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This chapter delves into the difficulties of forecasting natural disasters, with a particular emphasis on earthquakes in Japan. It explores the intersection of scientific modeling, uncertainty, and societal preparedness in facing these unpredictable events.

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