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What do we do to protect Mother Nature? Do we strive to understand the dangers we face caused by our own doing? I updated myself with the news about the tragic 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. My main concern was how to contact my relatives who were living in Japan. Never did I realize that there was more that I must pay attention to. I realized that there was a greater problem behind the problems.I thank Tony Symth for opening my eyes to this reality.
Fukushima and the Coming Tokyo Earthquake by Tony Smyth is an informative book. Smyth presented his insights with reach empirical data. The book contains information that may save the whole world. It has 12 excellent chapters. In my case who does not belong to the field of natural sciences, I tried to cluster the book into themes: Japan’s cultural, economic, and political aspects; Japan’s 2011 tsunami and its aftermath; the impacts of nuclear power plants and how authorities try to address them; and serious conditions which may lead to worse problems.
What I like about this book is its rich empirical evidence as he presents each topic. He presented an overview which prepares the reader for what to expect. I appreciate the maps which the author used. They help the reader to imagine the location of the important places in Japan. For me, it would have been better if the maps have colors. I also admire the graphical presentations. The graphs present a clear picture of the concepts.
I do not recommend readers to finish this book in a single sitting. I recommend readers to take a few minutes and reflect after reading each chapter. It is important to reflect because it is the very essence of this book. The readers must read the short notes and watch the video from fukushimatokyoquake.com as suggested by the author. The website will give readers more information related to the topics. It will also guide them to have a better understanding of the themes.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because of its noble purpose and it is evident that this book was professionally edited. The young adults may not like this much because it is very technical in nature but this is a significant piece. It is a rich source of knowledge and information. It is perfect for people in the field of environmental science. People who do not belong to the field may also read this but must pay close attention to the details. I cannot wait for the next book of Tony Smyth about our environment.
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