The horrible earthquake in Pakistan reminds us of its predecessors and their consequences. De Boer and Sanders, two geologists, have written an excellent history of earthquakes and their far reaching effects on the economy and society. They cover quakes in the Holy Land, Ancient Sparta, England, Spain, Japan, Chile, Managua, Missouri, and San Francisco. Their explanation of the science underlying earthquakes is easy to follow, and their coverage of the social, economic, even religious consequences is fascinating. (Vairo Library QE521.Z45 2005)
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