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PublisherTrafford Publishing
ISBN-101412084121
ISBN-139781412084123
eBay Product ID (ePID)57045028
Product Key Features
Book TitleBlack Box of Bhopal : a Closer Look at the World's Deadliest Industrial Disaster
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicIndustrial Health & Safety, Asia / India & South Asia
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, History
AuthorThemistocles D'silva
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight14.3 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal363.179109543
SynopsisThis work reveals little-known facts about the cause of the deadly gas leak from Union Carbide's Bhopal plant, and discredits the conclusions of the subsequent government-controlled investigation., Just after midnight on December 3, 1984, a gas leak occurred at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India. A vigorous chemical reaction inside a methyl isocyanate (MIC) storage tank, nicknamed the "Black Box", caused most of the material to vaporize and escape. Within days, over two thousand nearby residents were confirmed dead and tens of thousands exposed to toxic gases, which would cause them untold pain and health problems for years to come. The Black Box of Bhopal is a highly researched work that will challenge many of the public's assumptions about the disaster. It reveals new documents related to the construction and operations of the MIC plant and the internal workings of Union Carbide Corporation and its Indian subsidiary. It also critically analyzes the Indian government investigation report about the postulated cause of the gas leak. Through extensive explanation of the plant's history, scientific studies of the residue from the tank, and several flaws in the subsequent government controlled investigation, a clearer understanding of the events will be revealed that may surprise many readers. " This insightful book stretches from an explanation of how economic and political development in India contributed to the accident through the detailed chemistry involved.... The strength of D'Silva's book is the integration of original documentation...that demostrates just how complex the relationships were between Union Carbide; Union Carbide India Ltd. (UCIL), the subsidiary that operated the Bhopal plant; the Indian federal government and the local government.... D'Silva's book is an excellent Bhopal resource." Book review by Ronald J. Willey, professor of chemical engineering at Northeastern University. Chemical & Engineering News, American Chemical Society. See the full review here, Just after midnight on December 3rd, 1984, a gas leak occurred at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India. A vigorous chemical reaction inside a methyl isocyanate (MIC) storage tank, nicknamed the Black Box, caused most of the material to vaporize and escape. Within days, over 2000 nearby residents were confirmed dead and tens of thousands exposed to toxic gases. This book will challenge many of the public's assumptions about the disaster.
