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Asbestos: Medical and Legal Aspects

by Barry I. Castleman, ScD

Aspen Publishers · 2005 · 5th Edition · 900 pages · ISBN: 978-0735553606

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About This Book

The seminal reference on the legal and medical history of asbestos — cited in thousands of court cases and used by attorneys nationwide. Dr. Castleman documents decades of corporate cover-ups, medical evidence, and regulatory failures that allowed asbestos to continue killing workers long after the dangers were known. The most important book in asbestos litigation history.

Best for: Attorneys handling asbestos cases, researchers studying corporate accountability, and anyone who wants to understand how the asbestos industry knew about and concealed the dangers of their products.

Who Should Read This

Attorneys handling asbestos cases, researchers studying corporate accountability, and anyone who wants to understand how the asbestos industry knew about and concealed the dangers of their products.

Key Takeaways

  • Definitive legal and medical history of asbestos — cited in thousands of court cases
  • Documents corporate knowledge and cover-ups spanning decades
  • Essential reference for asbestos litigation attorneys
  • Covers regulatory history from OSHA to EPA to international bans
  • Updated through 5th edition with modern case law

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