Unsafe at Any Speed

The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile By Nader, Ralph New York: Grossman Publishers, 1965. First Edition, Book Club Edition. 8vo, 21.6cm. [xi], (2), 365pp. Diagrams in text, Appendix A and B, Index. Publisher’s red cloth with silver lettering on spine. Near Fine condition in Rare unclipped dustjacket in good condition with wear at extremities and no loss of text or image. This copy signed on the half title page, - For Justice, Ralph Nader. Unsafe at Any Speed stands as a landmark in consumer advocacy, breaking ground with its detailed references and insights provided by industry insiders. The publication not only challenged the status quo within the automotive sector but also catapulted Ralph Nader into national prominence. His efforts to expose safety issues resonated widely, establishing his reputation as a champion for consumer rights. Though openly controversial, Nader’s work was supported by substantial documentation, which helped to validate his claims regarding industry practices. It brought significant attention to the automobile industry’s resistance to implementing essential safety features. Nader argued that car manufacturers consistently opposed the introduction of devices such as seat belts and demonstrated a notable hesitancy to allocate resources for safety improvements.…