Disasters

In Disasters Dr. Asim K. Dasgupta examines the many kinds of naturalphenomena and environmental disaster that impact the Earth, drawing uponhis first hand experience and years of research gathered while working andtravelling as a medical doctor with a scientific interests. Dr. Dasgupta has gota life-long fascination with the natural environment and mans impact uponit developed. The results of Dr. Dasguptas explorations are considered inseveral case studies that both describe and examine all kinds of disasters andtheir context within the Earths environment. Combining scientific fact withfirst-hand observations, conclusions are drawn that may help future responseto disasters. An additional chapter detailing the science and experience ofclimate change draws conclusions on the way forward for mankind. The bookis essential reading for anybody with an interest in the Earths environmentand mans place within it.