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The Indian Earthquake (1935): A Plea for Understanding

C.F. Andrews

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Routledge
31 May 2018

Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Urban communities; Sociology; Human geography; Urban & municipal planning

First published in 1935, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the 1934 Nepal-Bihar earthquake, giving a background to the earthquake zone, describing the event itself and surveying the ensuing devastation. The author also looks at the government’s actions and the response of India’s other states as well as the religious and social dimension to the reaction — exemplified by Mahatma Gandhi. The book examines how the earthquake was compounded by a severe flood that occurred shortly before, how preparations for the monsoon season were made in an attempt to limit further destruction and the subsequent recommendations for more earthquake resistant urban planning.

Edited by: C.F. Andrews
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138211926
ISBN 10: 1138211923
Pages: 126
Publication Date: 31 May 2018
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introductory Note by the Author I. The Scene Described II. The Earthquake Zone III. The Devastated Area IV. What Science Tells Us V. The Floods in Orissa VI. The All-India Response VII. How Government Acted VIII. The Moral Problem IX. Mahatma Gandhi in Bihar X. The Great Experiment XI. The Spirit of Service XII. The Monsoon Floods XIII. International Help Appendix: A Letter from Pierre Cérésole