| Perils of Progress: Environmental Disasters in the Twentieth Century Contributor(s): Craig, Albert (Author) |
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ISBN: 0136038026 ISBN-13: 9780136038023 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $63.32 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Social Science | Disasters & Disaster Relief - History | Modern - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 363.738 |
| LCCN: 2010003397 |
| Series: Connections: Key Themes in World History |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.50 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Part of the Connections: Key Themes in World History series, Perils of Progress: Environmental Disasters in the 20th Century is essential reading for anyone interested in furthering a clean and safe environment while simultaneously encouraging responsible manufacturing. Author Andrew Jenks examines past environmental disasters, such as the tragedies at Love Canal, Bhopal, and Chernobyl, to prepare students to anticipate and head off potential environmental disasters as well as to meet and deal rationally with the next toxic apocalypse should one occur. |