At issue. Disasters

"For many, nuclear anxiety is closely related to the Cold War between the US and USSR. Following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II, the devastating potential of these weapons was all too clear, which led to significant anxiety among civilians, politicians, and military personnel over their use. Though the Cold War ended in 1991, anxieties surrounding nuclear armament remain, but the players involved in these nuclear standoffs have changed over recent decades. The viewpoints in this title explore the history and present status of nuclear weaponry, along with its social, political, and health impacts"--Provided by publisher.

"For many, nuclear anxiety is closely related to the Cold War between the US and USSR. Following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II, the devastating potential of these weapons was all too clear, which led to significant anxiety among civilians, politicians, and military personnel over their use. Though the Cold War ended in 1991, anxieties surrounding nuclear armament remain, but the players involved in these nuclear standoffs have changed over recent decades. The viewpoints in this title explore the history and present status of nuclear weaponry, along with its social, political, and health impacts"--Provided by publisher.

Contains twelve essays that offers different perspectives on issues related to natural disasters, including climate change and economic effects.

Contains twelve essays that examine various approaches to preparing for potentially disastrous events, and discusses Hurricane Katrina, government responsibilities, food service industries, insurance companies, individual responsibilities, and more.

Contains nineteen essays that offer different perspectives on issues related to natural disasters, including global warming and economic effects.

Contains seventeen essays that offer different perspectives on issues related to Hurricane Katrina, discussing the government response, improvements being made in New Orleans, the Mississippi coast, mental health services, school reform, global warming, and related topics.