Shattered Lives

Miller, Miriam
Shattered Lives

Shattered Lives

Miller, Miriam

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In postwar Australia, with a growing population and increased need for housing, governments and construction companies couldn't get enough of asbestos, the 'magic mineral'. But Australian medical experts were already beginning to warn that workers exposed to asbestos dust risked lung disease and death, while British medical literature confirmed that it was carcinogenic. It was only in the 1980s that trade union representatives began to pay attention to the looming asbestos disaster, while governments failed to act. By the time many discovered they were in danger, ther were already doomed.
Shattered Lives tells the personal, harrowing stories of asbestos victims and their families, while illustrating their remarkable resilience, humour, love of life, and devotion to family and friends. These are ordinary people caught up in a modern tragedy – a tragedy that was ignored until it was too late.

Author:   Miller, Miriam
ISBN:  

9781862547889


Pages:   227
Publication Date:   01 June 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Bind Format:   Paperback
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In postwar Australia, with a growing population and increased need for housing, governments and construction companies couldn't get enough of asbestos, the 'magic mineral'. But Australian medical experts were already beginning to warn that workers exposed to asbestos dust risked lung disease and death, while British medical literature confirmed that it was carcinogenic. It was only in the 1980s that trade union representatives began to pay attention to the looming asbestos disaster, while governments failed to act. By the time many discovered they were in danger, ther were already doomed.
Shattered Lives tells the personal, harrowing stories of asbestos victims and their families, while illustrating their remarkable resilience, humour, love of life, and devotion to family and friends. These are ordinary people caught up in a modern tragedy – a tragedy that was ignored until it was too late.

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Author:   Miller, Miriam
ISBN:  

9781862547889


Pages:   227
Publication Date:   01 June 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Bind Format:   Paperback
Availability:  
This item is in stock and will be dispatched immediately.
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