The Bhopal Saga: Causes and Consequences of the World's Largest Industrial DisasterGives an overview of the methylisocyanate gas leak from a pesticide factory on 2 December 1984. Discusses the conflicting stance of its owners, the Union Carbide Corporation and the Government of India, on the moral responsibility for the tragedy. Draws conclusions regarding the prevention of chemical disasters and how to provide efficient help to victims. |
Contents
OBJECTIVES AND METHODS | 15 |
THE PROCESS THAT | 21 |
3 | 30 |
4 | 41 |
THE LEAKAGE | 45 |
3 | 81 |
4 | 94 |
EFFECTS | 105 |
4 | 150 |
5 | 167 |
6 | 180 |
22 | 203 |
ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSIONS | 225 |
2 | 231 |
Discussion | 239 |
41 | 244 |
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