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A biography of consumer activist Ralph Nader, emphasizing how his single-minded concern with safety and consumer protection has caused him to be the first to address a variety of issues
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Grade 6-10-- This biography succeeds more as a historical account of the consumer revolution than as a portrait of Nader, as little of the man is revealed beyond his professional commitment. The first chapter introduces Nader via his book, Unsafe At Any Speed (Grossman, 1965; o.p.) . Subsequent chapters discuss his crusades against pesticides, x-rays, nuclear power, pollution, carcinogens, garbage, government censorship, and excessive insurance rates, as well as the formation of the Center for Study of Responsive Law and PIRG (Public Interest Research Group). The narrative style is readable, and the black-and-white photographs contain a few interesting shots of Nader. Students needing material on consumer protection will find this helpful, but those seeking a stimulating biography would do better with Kelli Peduzzi's Ralph Nader (Gareth Stevens, 1990). --Pat Katka, San Diego Public Library
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Our best-known consumer advocate gets his full due in a well-written biography. Beginning with the major expos‚ of auto defects that launched Nader's career, Celsi provides not only the facts but background information that shows how Nader, almost single-handedly, galvanized public opinion to oppose some of the worst abuses of consumers. She also fairly presents those who oppose him, including former associates stung by his criticism and exhausted by his hardworking style. Particularly interesting are her discussion of how consumer activism (of which Nader created the model) fits into capitalist society, and her presentation of some of the surprising people who support it- -including scions of some old conservative families. A model of good biography for this age group. Well-chosen b&w photos; notes; bibliography on consumer issues; index. (Biography. 12-18) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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- PublisherMillbrook Press
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 1562940449
- ISBN 13 9781562940447
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages101
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