Unsafe at Any Speed

Descripción

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.

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Título

Unsafe at Any Speed

Editor

Grossman Publishers, New York

Fecha de publicación

1965

Idioma

Inglés

Encuadernación

Encuadernación de tapa dura

Edición

1ª Edición, Edición del club de Libro

Estado

Muy bueno

Estado de la sobrecubierta

Aceptable

Dimensiones

0 cm an. × 21,6 al. × 0 l. 0 centímetros de ancho por 21,6 de alto por 0 de largo

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