Full title: Fatal airs : the deadly history and apocalyptic future of lethal gases that threaten our world / Scott Christianson.

Author/creator: Christianson, Scott.

Call Numbers: N363.179/164

Record Identifier: 74VKMxGJpPKZ

Language: English

Formats: Books

Contents: xiii, 221 p. ; 24 cm., 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.

Publishers: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, c2010.

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

Additional physical form availability note: Also available online.

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MMS ID: 991021374949702626