In the ancient city of Bhopal, toxic gas escaped from an American pesticide plant, killing thousands. When the noxious clouds cleared, the worst industrial disaster in history had taken place. Now, Lapierre brings the characters, conflicts, and adventures together in an unforgettable tale of love and hope amid disaster.
'I used to be human once. So I'm told. I don't remember it myself, but people who knew me when I was small say I walked on two feet just like a human being...' Ever since he can remember, Animal has gone on all fours, the catastrophic result of what happened on That Night when, thanks to an American chemical company, the Apocalypse visited his ...
For the first time, the horrifying story of the world's most tragic and terrifying castastrophe--at the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India. In a book that matches the scope of his Day of the Bomb, Kurzman tells the Bhopal story--the background, the hour-by-hour difficult decisions, and the bitter aftermath. Illustrated.
The worst industrial accident in history occurred in December in 1984 in Bhopal, India. Uncontrolled emission of lethal gas from a Union Carbide pesticide plant killed over 3000 people and injured another 200,000. Eight years later, the crisis still continues to plague victims, Union Carbide and government agencies. In this revised edition, the ...
"This book chronicles the American media's coverage of the 1984 chemical spill in Bhopal, India, and its aftermath in the US. It explains how the press reported about Bhopal and examines journalism's subsequent influence on public perceptions about technological safety. . . . It is an excellent addition to university collections in science writing ...
The characters who inhabit Varma's play are all seeking the common good. But they are not guided by the same priorities. To get what they want, they must negotiate with each other. Each time they do, something is lost. And these losses ultimately add up to disaster. This play-a pitiless analysis of the stakes of globalization-explores how this ...
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