Earthquake Damage and Earthquake Insurance - 1932 guide

In the face of the ever-present threat of earthquakes, "Earthquake Damage and Earthquake Insurance" by John Ripley Freeman offered a groundbreaking exploration of both preparedness and protection. This comprehensive volume, published in 1932, delves into the development of a "rational basis for earthquake insurance", and provided a framework for financial protection against the devastating effects of these natural disasters. Additionally, Freeman equips readers with critical engineering data essential for constructing buildings designed to withstand seismic activity. Combining financial insight with engineering expertise, this pioneering work remains an intriguing historical resource for anyone seeking to understand and mitigate the risks associated with earthquakes. Earthquake Damage and Earthquake Insurance: Studies of A Rational Basis for Earthquake Insurance. Also studies of Engineering Data for Earthquake-Resisting Construction. - John Ripley Freeman, Engineer. First edition. Published 1932, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York.. Hardcover. Approx 6.5x9in. 904pp. This book is a chonky beast! Outer boards show wear, but in a pleasingly weathered way. Binding's still in good shape.