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Starred Review on May 1, 2021 | Social Sciences
Historian Ferguson (Civilization) turns his analytical mind to catastrophes and disasters worldwide, in this latest work. The book focuses on global events ranging from the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, to earthquakes, pandemics, and volcanic eruptions. Examining both natural and man-made disasters, Ferguson offers a general theory of catastrophes from a multidiscipli...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
