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U.S.-U.S.S.R. Joint Meeting on Earthquake Hazards Mitigation September 9-13, 1991, Moscow, U.S.S.R. (1992) / Chapter Skim
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Appendix E: Societal Responses
Pages 16-18

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... This workshop would produce a state-of-the-art assessment of social science research in the United States and the republics of the Soviet Union, identify any gaps in knowledge, highlight siniilarities and differences in empirical findings and research approaches, and provide an occasion for experts in both countries to familiarize themselves with counterpart colleagues. Bilateral Research Topics Initial contacts between U.S.
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... ~ , ~ ~ , The United States has a long history of research on community and organizational emergency preparedness planning. During the past decades, the United States has made great advances in research on organizational and governmental mitigation efforts and policies.
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... This research topic would not only provide information to governments and scientists on the most appropriate ways to issue predictions and forecasts but would also yield needed information on the relationship between citizens and their major institutions in different national contexts.
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