First Address on Chernobyl - Mikhail Gorbachev (1986) - How does Gorbachev depict the Chernobyl disaster?
Text commentary - 4 pages - Modern history
The Chernobyl disaster is considered as the worst nuclear disaster in history. Experts agree on the death of approximately thirty people from immediate blast trauma, but there is a debate on the accurate number of projected deaths due to the long-term health effects. The estimation is around...
Working People in Alberta - Alvin Finkel (2012) - Labour Movements in Alberta
Text commentary - 3 pages - Modern history
Working People in Alberta by Alvin Finkel traces the history of labour in the country during the first nation's residence to the current occupants. The book describes the movement from interviews with ordinary citizens, activists, and labour leaders. It also draws inspiration from...