Table of Contents:

Keynote lectures; Special lectures
Sessions: 1. Geology, geotechnical properties and site characterization
2. Advances in analytical methods, modeling and prediction of slope behavior
3. Landslide mechanism, monitoring and warning
4. Slope stabilization and protection
5. Risk assessment and management
6. Landslide and engineered slopes in China
Author index

270 Expert contributions on aspects of landslide hazards, encompassing geological modeling and soil and rock mechanics, landslide processes, causes and effects, and damage avoidance and limitation strategies. Reference source for academics and professionals in geo-mechanical and geo-technical engineering, and others involved with research, design, construction and education related to high natural landslides and artificial engineering slopes. Set of 2 volumes plus searchable CD-ROM.