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Fatal Airs: The Deadly History and Apocalyptic Future of Lethal Gases That Threaten Our World

Autor Scott Christianson
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 14 iul 2010 – vârsta până la 17 ani
This is the first book to examine the deadly history and potential apocalyptic future of both natural and man-made lethal gases that threaten our world.Fatal Airs: The Deadly History and Apocalyptic Future of Lethal Gases That Threaten Our World relates the fascinating-and appalling-stories of the discovery, development, applications, and occupational and public health hazards of natural and man-made gases. Some of these gases have figured in mass extinctions. Others have created havoc through their use in chemical warfare or their accidental release. Among the hundreds of man-made lethal gases, several have been singled out for attention, including chlorine, phosgene, mustard gas, lewisite, hydrogen cyanide, and the nerve agents tabun, sarin, soman, VX, and methyl isocyanate. The book also examines some naturally occurring gases, such as carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide, methane, and radon. Colorful accounts capture the characteristics and history of each of these mysterious substances, focusing on key episodes in scientific discovery and exploration since World War I.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780313385520
ISBN-10: 0313385521
Pagini: 240
Dimensiuni: 156 x 235 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Praeger
Locul publicării:New York, United States

Caracteristici

Offers an annotated list of resource organizations for concerned citizens and activists

Notă biografică

Scott Christianson, PhD, is an award-winning author, investigative reporter, and filmmaker.

Cuprins

Preface1. Agents of the Gods2. Plucky Pioneers3. Volcanoes: Carbon Dioxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Hydrogen Sulfide4. Nitrous Oxide: "This Wonder-Working Gas of Delight!"5. First World War6. Hydrogen Cyanide: The Gas Chamber Is Born7. The Attack That Never Came8. Holocaust: Carbon Monoxide, Zyklon-B Hydrogen Cyanide9. Nerve Agents10. Carbon Monoxide (CO): The Silent Killer11. Radon (Rn): Out of the Basement12. Accidents and Disasters13. Worst Gassing since the Holocaust: Mustard, Tabun, Sarin, VX, Cyanide14. Terrorist Attacks and Threats15. Disposal and Control16. From Stink to Extinction: Methane (CH4), Carbon Dioxide (CO2)TimelineGlossaryAppendix: Organizations That Can HelpNotesBibliographyIndex