The ""Environmental Disasters"" set presents and analyzes the significance and impact of environmental catastrophes by examining major disasters worldwide. Each volume provides a vivid description of the events leading up to the disaster, what happened during the occurrence, and the aftermath. By examining the overall effects of these environmental disasters, this set helps readers understand nature's and humankind's true force and capacity for destruction. Numerous photographs enhance the rich text, and abundant sidebars throughout highlight interesting facts. A comprehensive, stimulating collection, ""Environmental Disasters"" takes a closer look at some of the powerful events that have shaped our world. Each volume contains: numerous black-and-white photographs; illuminating sidebars; a chronology and a timeline; a glossary of terms; a helpful bibliography; and a comprehensive index.
- ISBN13 9780816057535
- Publish Date 30 April 2005
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Facts On File Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Language English