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MAN MADE CATASTROPHES: FROM THE BURNING OF ROME TO THE LOCKERBIE CRASH
Davis, Lee A.
2002 11000 ABOUT THE BOOK Man Made Catastrophes: From the Burning of Rome to the Lockerbie Crash FROM THE PUBLISHER "From the burning of Rome to the unforgettable tragedies of September 11, 2001, Man-Made Catastrophes, Revised Edition is a comprehensive multinational survey of unnatural disasters that have had devastating and historical consequences. Featuring nearly 400 entries - 25 percent of which are new - this up-to-date reference covers air crashes, acts of civil unrest and terrorism, explosions, fires, maritime disasters, nuclear and industrial accidents, railway disasters, and space disasters." "For ease of reference, the book is organized by disaster type, with entries presented alphabetically by country or geographical entity where the event occurred. Each section begins with an alphabetical listing by country of the worst recorded disasters by type, a helpful chronology of relevant disasters by category, and an introduction. In addition to providing the basic facts of each disaster, the text offers important background information on each event and explores its ultimate impact on humans and the environment. Compelling eyewitness accounts are also presented." "Also included are 100 evocative photographs - 22 new to this edition - and an extensive bibliography." Man-Made Catastrophes, Revised Edition is a resource for students and others who need current or historical information on the cataclysmic events effected by humans that have forever altered society and the environment. SYNOPSIS Environmental historian Lee has written several volumes for Facts on File. In most man-made disasters (I assume feminists will allow the guys to take credit), he finds that human error is a white-washing of stupidity, neglect, and avariciousness. He provides chronological lists of the worst, and descriptions of selected air crashes, civil unrest and terrorism, explosions, fires, maritime disasters, nuclear and industrial accidents, railway disasters, and space disasters. Some monochrome photographs are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR FROM THE CRITICS Booknews Environmental historian Lee has written several volumes for . In most man-made disasters (I assume feminists will allow the guys to take credit), he finds that human error is a white-washing of stupidity, neglect, and avariciousness. He provides chronological lists of the worst, and descriptions of selected air crashes, civil unrest and terrorism, explosions, fires, maritime disasters, nuclear and industrial accidents, railway disasters, and space disasters. Some monochrome photographs are included. Facts on File, Incorporated 0-8160-4419-8 / 9780816044191
Paperback - Softcover As New New York, NY
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20.41 USD
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