Angielski
In 'Disasters' Dr. Asim K. Dasgupta examines the many kinds of natural
phenomena and environmental disaster that impact the Earth, drawing upon
his first -hand experience and years of research gathered while working and
travelling as a medical doctor with a scientific interests. Dr. Dasgupta has got
a life-long fascination with the natural environment and man's impact upon
it developed. The results of Dr. Dasgupta's explorations are considered in
several case studies that both describe and examine all kinds of disasters and
their context within the Earth's environment. Combining scientific fact with
first-hand observations, conclusions are drawn that may help future response
to disasters. An additional chapter detailing the science and experience of
climate change draws conclusions on the way forward for mankind. The book
is essential reading for anybody with an interest in the Earth's environment
and man's place within it.
