Modern scientific investigations of earthquakes began in the 1880s, and the
International Association of Seismology was organized in 1901 to promote
collaboration of scientists and engineers in studying earthquakes. The
International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology, under the
auspices of the International Association of Seismology and Physics of the
Earth's Interior (IASPEI), was prepared by leading experts under a distinguished
international advisory board and team of editors. The content is organized into
56 chapters and includes over 430 figures, 24 of which are in color.
This large-format, comprehensive reference summarizes well-established facts,
reviews relevant theories, surveys useful methods and techniques, and documents
and archives basic seismic data.