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Modern Marvels - Engineering Disasters (History Channel)

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: A&E
EAN: 0733961111064
Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: A&E HOME VIDEO
Manufacturer: A&E HOME VIDEO
Number Of Items: 5
Publisher: A&E HOME VIDEO
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 27, 2008
Running Time: 846 minutes
Sales Rank: 34932
Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Error is inevitable in all human endeavors but when the undertakings are engineering feats of enormous proportions the smallest mistakes may have devastating consequences. From the Exxon Valdez disaster to a nuclear meltdown at a secret government facility to the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina MODERN MARVELS chronicles over 40 of history s most devastating catastrophes and reveals the lessons learned from each one.In 18 thrilling episodes HISTORY® dramatizes the world s most notorious engineering failures using state-of-the-art special effects to investigate not only what went wrong but what can be learned from these spectacular disasters. The catastrophes recounted led to the creation of Superfund sites for the cleanup of toxic waste; improved safety standards for cars planes and ships; and new techniques for building roads bridges and buildings that will withstand nature s most destructive forces.Dark clouds with silver linings MODERN MARVELS: ENGINEERING DISASTERS presents the tragic yet invaluable handmaidens of technological progress.System Requirements:Running Time: 846 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/HISTORY Rating: NR UPC: 733961111064 Manufacturer No: AAAE111060




Rating: - Very interesting and inexpensive collection
Finally, what I was waiting for: a large collection of case studies taking from a large variety of ... Read More

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