
Global Catastrophic Risks
Title:
Global Catastrophic Risks
Author:
Edited by:
Cirkovic, Milan M. (Astronomical Observatory, Belgrade)
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
576 pages, Tables and figures
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13:
9780199606504
EAN:
9780199606504
Publication Date:
29/09/2011
Classifications:
Research and information: general
Weight (g):
990
Dimensions (mm):
157 x 235 x 31
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
A Global Catastrophic Risk is one that has the potential to inflict serious damage to human well-being on a global scale. This book focuses on such risks arising from natural catastrophes (Earth-based or beyond), nuclear war, terrorism, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and social collapse.










