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OverviewThis well-written, comprehensive text was the first book since 1879 invention of modern seismology to present earthquake seismology as a science firmly resting on its own theoretical foundations. Covering more than 160 years in the history of the discipline, the authors trace the mathematical theory of seismic fields from first principles to modern developments, presenting a many-faceted, rigorous, and lucid account of the propagation of elastic waves in the earth. Earthquake waves receive the main emphasis; however, theories of gravity waves in water and acoustic-gravity waves in the atmosphere are also discussed. The entire spectral range of recorded wave phenomena receives in-depth quantitative assessments. Well illustrated with figures, tables, and solved examples, the text includes several useful appendixes. In recent years, extensive advances in seismology, achieved through the use of modern computers and improved data acquisition systems, have produced tremendous progress in the knowledge of the earth's structure and the nature of earthquakes. The authors drew on those advances to produce this excellent textbook and reference, essential for students of seismology, geology, applied mathematics, and researchers in the earth sciences. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ari Ben-Menahem , Sarva Jit SinghPublisher: Dover Publications Inc. Imprint: Dover Publications Inc. Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 14.60cm , Height: 5.30cm , Length: 22.20cm Weight: 1.134kg ISBN: 9780486404615ISBN 10: 0486404617 Pages: 1102 Publication Date: 11 April 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |