Includes bibliographical references (pages [159]-207) and index.
Summary:
"The author builds on insights developed from observations of Mexico's earthquake early warning system, Sistema de Alerta Sismica Mexicano, to show how particular social and physical conditions animate the design, maintenance, and use of environmental monitoring technologies, and how they shape where, when, and for whom these technologies manage risk"-- Provided by publisher.
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