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Unnatural Disasters Case Studies of Human-Induced Environmental Catastrophes
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Angus M. Gunn
Book Code: GR1999
ISBN: 0-313-31999-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-31999-0
160 pages, figures, maps, photos
Greenwood Press
Publication: 11/30/2003
List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)
Availability: Print on demand
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • Gunn describes about 40 major environmental disasters for which the principal cause was human error or deliberate human action....The book is well written and well balanced, and the author, who previously wrote a book on natural disasters, has a good grasp of the technical background behind each of the disasters he describes. He discusses not only the technical, but also the economic, political, and sociological backgrounds of each disaster. A good starting place for anyone wanting to research human-caused disasters. Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates.
    —Choice     May 2004
  • These events alert students to serious issues facing us all. This book can spark discussions and promote further research in many subject areas. Recommended.
    —Library Media Connection     April/May 2004
Description: 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 disaster by defining the cause, the consequences, and the clean-up efforts. Readers will learn who the responsible parties were, the effect on the environment and people living in the immediate area, and the economic impact of each disaster. In addition, the long-term consequences, the likelihood of a repeat disaster in the same area, and the measures that have been taken to prevent a repeat incident are discussed. Entries include the Chernobyl nuclear power plant explosion, the Exxon-Valdez oil spill, the atomic bomb at Hiroshima, and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
LC Card Number: 2002044848
LCC Class: GF75
Dewey Class: 304
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