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Description

1. xiii, 221 p.; 24 cm.

Summary

1. "Fatal Airs: The Deadly History and Apocalyptic Future of Lethal Gases That Threaten Our World" relates the fascinating-and appalling-stories of the discovery, development, applications, and occupational and public health hazards of natural and man-made gases. Some of these gases have figured in mass extinctions. Others have created havoc through their use in chemical warfare or their accidental release.

Subject

1. History, 20th Century
2. Gases > history
3. Chemical Warfare Agents > history
4. Gases, Asphyxiating and poisonous > History
5. Chemical weapons > History

Genre/Form

1. History

Contents

1. Agents of the Gods -- Plucky pioneers -- Volcanoes: Carbon Dioxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Hydrogen Sulfide -- Nitrous Oxide: "This wonder-working gas of delight!" -- First World War -- Hydrogen Cyanide: The gas chamber is born -- The attack that never came -- Holocaust: Carbon Monoxide, Zylkon-B Hydrogen Cyanide -- Nerve agents -- Carbon Monoxide (CO): The silent killer -- Radon (Rn): Out of the basement -- Accidents and disasters -- Worst gassing since the holocaust: Mustard, Tabun, Sarin, VX, Cyanide -- Terrorist attacks and threats -- Disposal and control -- From stink to extinction: Methane (CH4), Carbon Dioxide (CO2) -- Timeline.

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [197]-210) and index.

Additional formats (note)

1. Also available online.

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain