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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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Communicating Earthquake Predictions

This chapter explores the challenges of informing the public about earthquake predictions, balancing the risks of panic with the need for preparedness. It also examines the role of new media in shaping public awareness and the evolving dialogue surrounding disaster preparedness in Japan during the post-war period.

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