Springer Praxis Books: Catastrophe and Consequences

Smith, Jim; Beresford, Nicholas A.

As the debate about the environmental cost of nuclear power and the issue of nuclear safety continues, a comprehensive assessment of the Chernobyl accident, its long-term environmental consequences and solutions to the problems found, is timely. Although many books have been published which discuss the accident itself and the immediate emergency response in great detail, none have dealt primarily with the environmental issues involved. The authors provide a detailed review of the long-term environmental consequences, in a wide range of ecosystems, many of which are only now becoming apparent. They also highlight responses and counter-measures to combat the environmental consequences and discuss health, social, psychological and economic impacts on the human population as well as the long-term effects on biota.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2005-08-12

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783540238669

DOI: 10.1007/3-540-28079-0

Dimensions: 242cm x170cm

Pages: 310