Five Past Midnight in Bhopal

Five Past Midnight in Bhopal

by Dominique Lapierre (Author), JavierMoro (Author)

Synopsis

It was five past midnight on 3 December 1984. A terrifying cloud of toxic gas escaped from an American pesticide plant in the heart of the Indian city of Bhopal, killing 16,000-30,000 and injuring half a million people. This book recounts the poignant human and technological adventure leading up to this industrial disaster and human tragedy. Hundreds of characters, situations and adventures are telescoped into this fresco of love, heroism, faith and hope. There are people from both the slums and the teak-veneered offices of Union Carbide.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Edition: First ediiton
Publisher: Scribner
Published: 02 Apr 2002

ISBN 10: 074322034X
ISBN 13: 9780743220347

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A beautifully written, humane account of the horrific Bhopal chemical accident - the most murderous industrial accident in history - from the bestselling author of City of Joy.
Author Bio
DOMINIQUE LAPIERRE is the author of numerous international bestselling books including IS PARIS BURNING? and CITY OF JOY, several of which have been made into films. A humanitarian and philanthropist, Lapierre and his wife provide sole support for a network of relief programmes throughout India. JAVIER MORO was born in Spain in 1955. As a scriptwriter, he has spent many years in the United States where he has worked with producers such as Ridley Scott. He is the author of THE FOOT OF JAIPUR and THE MOUNTAINS OF BUDDHA.