Report From the Select Committee on Explosive Substances : Together With the Proceedings of the Committee, Minutes of Evidence, and Appendix (Classic Reprint)

Select Committee On Explosiv Substances

ISBN 10: 1333497814 / ISBN 13: 9781333497811

Published by Forgotten Books, 2016

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 404 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Report From the Select Committee on Explosive Substances : Together With the Proceedings of the Committee, Minutes of Evidence, and Appendix (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333497814
• ISBN 13: 9781333497811
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

This book explores the development of explosive substances, from gunpowder to nitro-glycerine and beyond. The author analyses the historical context of their discovery and manufacture, and their subsequent regulation in response to accidents and disasters. The book also examines the evolving legal framework governing the production, storage, transportation, and importation of explosives, highlighting the challenges and controversies surrounding these dangerous substances. Through a comprehensive examination of primary sources, the book sheds light on the complex relationship between scientific innovation, public safety, and the legal system, offering valuable insights into the history of explosives and their impact on society.