On December 2-3, 1984, India witnessed arguably the world's worst industrial disaster in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, which continues to this day as an economic, medical, environmental, and political disaster. "Surviving Bhopal" draws on oral testimonials of the affected community and analyzes the cause and aftermath of the disaster from the perspective of those who suffered the severe consequences of systemic failure and travesty of justice. The event resulted in a resistance movement, led by women, against corporate and state power. Mukherjee explores the underlying gender politics, showing how activism challenged and redefined the contemporary model of development.

Extraterrestrial Remote Sensing and Climate Change Thought provoking treatise that aims to answer questions about Earth's environment based on research done through remote sensing techniques In Extraterrestrial Remote Sensing and Climate Change, the author addresses longstanding questions about a possible correlation between fluctuations in solar activity and changes in the Earth's atmosphere and geosphere that have been observed during periods of extraterrestrial changes such as solar eclipses or solar storms. The author goes on to suggest possible mechanisms for anomalies seen in climate change and other environmental effects through a deep examination of interdisciplinary research. Core topics covered in the work include: Data from ground-based detectors and from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) satellite, which monitor solar activity Key variables associated with sunspot eruption, such as electron flux, proton flux, X-ray flux, and planetary indices Observable changes in other planets and their moons, as well as in cosmic radiation from beyond the sun Extraterrestrial effects on the Earth's magnetic field and on seismic activity With its fresh and multidisciplinary approach, Extraterrestrial Remote Sensing and Climate Change is a thought-provoking treatise for students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of environmental science and climate science.

Thirty percent of American adults and children are obese. This is not a joke, and though this is also not a scare tactic, it should be cause for alarm. But please, in responding to the alarm, do not go straight to your surgeon or pharmacologist-there are much, much better ways to stop and even reverse the problem of obesity. In "Obesity: It Might Not Be ALL Your Fault, but It IS Your Problem, " author Dorothy S. Mukherjee, RN, BA, gives us a guide to understanding obesity-its causes and its complications-and she shows us how to manage and address this epidemic. For anyone struggling with obesity or trying to avoid it, as well as for doctors, nurses, and therapists treating obesity, Mukherjee offers a detailed plan of attack, beginning with historical, cultural, and social influences and moving on to the numerous strategies for taking control of obesity and sustaining a healthy way of life. Mukherjee, who has struggled with similar challenges in her own life, writes in a conversational tone that makes even the most technical explanations accessible to everyone, and her activity and calorie charts offer a concrete place for us to begin.The serious medical problems related to obesity and what obesity means to our culture must be addressed. By building on our knowledge of obesity and using methodical, logical approaches, we can reach our desired levels of health and wellness-obesity can be defeated.

HANDBOOK OF PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE This reference brings together the latest industrial updates and research advances in regional tectonics and geomechanics. Each chapter is based upon an in-depth case study from a particular region, highlighting core concepts and themes as well as regional variations. Key topics discussed in the book are: Drilling solutions from the Kutch offshore basin Geophysical studies from a gas field in Bangladesh Exploring Himalayan terrain in India Tectonics and exploration of the Persian Gulf basin Unconventional gas reservoirs in the Bohemian Massif This book is an invaluable industry resource for professionals and academics working in and studying the fields of petroleum geoscience and tectonics.