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Magic Mineral to Killer Dust: Turner & Newall and the Asbestos Hazard

by Geoffrey Tweedale

Oxford University Press · 2000 · 332 pages · ISBN: 978-0198296355

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About This Book

A meticulously researched history of Turner & Newall, one of the world's largest asbestos companies, and how the industry suppressed evidence of asbestos dangers for decades. Essential reading for understanding the corporate negligence that created the mesothelioma epidemic.

Best for: Readers interested in the corporate and political history of the asbestos industry and the decisions that led to millions of preventable deaths.

Who Should Read This

Readers interested in the corporate and political history of the asbestos industry and the decisions that led to millions of preventable deaths.

Key Takeaways

  • Detailed corporate history of a major asbestos manufacturer
  • Documents how industry suppressed medical evidence
  • Explains the political dynamics of asbestos regulation
  • Important historical context for understanding liability

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