Describes the effects on buildings and the urban environment of two kinds of nuclear disasters: catastrophic releases of radioactivity from nuclear reactors, and the explosion of nuclear weapons. Also considers the various precautionary measures which can be taken to mitigate the effects of such disasters. The focus is on Britain but the evidence is gathered from accidents and disasters worldwide. It's all very scientific, very British, very objective and you're the object. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.