Ralph Nader : Battling for Democracy - Softcover

Graham, Kevin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0970032307 ISBN 13: 9780970032300

Publisher: Windom Pub, 2000

Synopsis

Draws on interviews with the consumer rights advocate and his family and friends to introduce Nader's career and accomplishments, and notes that, rather than keeping his personal life private, he simply does not have one.

About this title

About the Author

Kevin Graham is the author or co-author of nine other books. He wrote Contemporary Environmentalists for Facts on File in 1996. Graham's other books include Environmental Heroes (Pruett Publishing), Celebrity Activists: Environmental Causes (21st Century Books/Henry Holt), and the six-book series Making a Better World (21st Century Books/Henry Holt).

Reviews

Grade 6 Up-This authorized biography catches readers' attention immediately by describing detectives following Nader's every move. After testifying before Congress about auto safety, he was harassed by General Motors. Graham likens him to David fighting the Goliath U.S. automakers-and winning. The author discusses Nader's early life and his immigrant father, who protested injustice in their town. Interesting anecdotes tell of the young man's independent spirit and his education. The text touches on the many causes that Nader has tackled over the years as a consumer advocate, including seat belts, air bags, food safety, smoking on airplanes, nursing homes, nuclear power, and water and air pollution. Students will be amazed at the accomplishments of this single individual and the many lives he has affected. Black-and-white photos enhance the well-written, engaging, and inspiring look at this public figure and his place in American politics.
Sandra L. Doggett, Urbana High School, Ijamsville, MD
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Windom Pub
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0970032307
• ISBN 13: 9780970032300
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 132