Unnatural Disasters: Case Studies of Human-Induced Environmental Catastrophes

by Angus M. Gunn

Book Overview

This reference resource describes both the scientific background and the economic and social issues that resulted from environmental disasters resulting primarily from human activity. Categorized by the type of tragedy--including coal mine tragedies, dam failures, industrial explosions, and oil spills--this one-stop guide provides students with descriptions of some of the world's most tragic environmental disasters. Entries clearly describe each...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313319995
• ISBN13: 9780313319990
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.7"