Ralph Nader - A Biography

The son of civic-minded immigrant parents, Ralph Nader was taught from an early age to appreciate the citizen's role in a democracy. For over four decades, Nader has dedicated his life to challenging government and industrial practices-from protecting the environment and battling for consumer and automotive safety to blowing the whistle on corporate corruption. In spite of Congressional distaste for Nader, he has sought the presidency three times, most recently in 2004. His work has inspired countless others to follow his example, and many foundations he established and financed continue to challenge corporate, industrial, and government policies.

Marcello has captured the public and private Nader in a biography that will intrigue students and general readers. Written with the cooperation of his family, it provides original insight into an icon. The book includes a timeline of his life and achievements.

List of contents

Introduction
A Foundation for Social Conscience
Under the Surveillance and in the Public Eye
Big Business on the Hot Seat
Nader's Raiders
The Golden Years
The Crusade Goes Awry
Losing His Luster
Rebound
Back in Action
Nader for President?
Not Just Another Candidate
Marching Toward the Future
Timeline of Events in Ralph Nader's Life
Selection of Works by Ralph Nader
Selected Bibliography

About the author

PATRICIA CRONIN MARCELLO is a freelance writer who has written many biographies, including The Dalai Lama (Greenwood, 2003).

Product details

• Authors: Patricia Marcello, Marcello Patricia Cronin
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2004
• EAN: 9780313330049
• ISBN: 978-0-313-33004-9
• No. of pages: 200
• Weight: 425 g
• Series: Greenwood Biographies
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; Biography: general, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General, LAW / General, Laws of specific jurisdictions and specific areas of law, Laws Of Specific Jurisdictions, Politics, Law, and Government