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"Sea and freshwater ports are a key component of U.S. critical infrastructure and are vital to maintaining the global and domestic economy. The September 11th attacks in the U.S. marked a paradigm shift in the security of transportation systems including the port and shipping in…
"Readership: Professionals, undergraduate and postgraduate students in petroleum/offshore engineering, plant and production engineering, energy and chemical engineering and any course dealing with hydrocarbon processing/industrial health and safety. It is also relevant for compa…
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Environmental tragedies such as Chernobyl, the Exxon Valdez, and Bhopal remind us that catastrophic accidents are always possible in a modern world full of hazardous technologies. Yet, the safety record appears to be extraordinarily good with nuclear weapons, the most dangerous …
"The book makes available in English an analysis of an important and politically highly charged field from a major French critical perspective. It draws on different disciplines including law, politics, international relations and philosophy."--Jacket.
"The book makes available in English an analysis of an important and politically highly charged field from a major French critical perspective. It draws on different disciplines including law, politics, international relations and philosophy."--Jacket.
The book interweaves the serious radiation safety issues against prevailing social issues and the fascinating history of test firings of nuclear weaponry. The role of key individuals in shaping policy is objectively demonstrated for both strategic defense as well as safety issue…
"This custom-made planner will enable you to create a time-saving resource to have at your fingertips for any emergency situation, including a communications information kit for everyday use and in times of crisis. Practice scenarios and checklists that provide a head start when…
Preservation and disaster expert Kahn brings clear guidance and practical expertise to address libraries' worst-case disaster before they happen. Library directors and managers responsible for creating disaster plans as well as those in computer services and information technolo…
