The Hazards of Life and All That - A look at some accidents and safety curiosities, past and present, Third Edition (Paperback, 3 Revised Edition)

A light-hearted look at an extremely serious subject, The Hazards of Life and All That: A Look at Some Accidents and Safety Curiosities, Past and Present, Third Edition presents numerous examples of accidents throughout history and around the world, drawn from a wide range of contemporary sources. Illustrated with high-quality cartoons, this historical anthology addresses important issues affecting humans while presenting them in a humorous, accessible style. The author relates anecdotes from the gentleman struck, even in death, by lightning to the ICI invention of WATER, a cheap resource for quenching fires. The anecdotes contain salutary reminders on the precautions one should take to secure a long and healthy life.

General

Imprint:	Institute Of Physics Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	1996
First published:	1996
Authors:	J Bond
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	238
Edition:	3 Revised Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7503-0360-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > General
LSN:	0-7503-0360-3
Barcode:	9780750303606

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