Unsafe at Any Speed
Unsafe at Any Speed
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Brief
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s
1991
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Unsafe at Any Speed by Ralph Nader exposes automobile manufacturers' negligence regarding safety features in their vehicles. The book critiques the industry's focus on style and power over safety, ultimately pushing for greater accountability and improved regulations to protect drivers and passengers.
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Review Roundup
Ralph Nader's Unsafe at Any Speed exposes automotive safety shortcomings, significantly impacting consumer awareness and regulatory practices. Critics praise its groundbreaking role in promoting auto safety reforms. However, some argue it occasionally oversimplifies complex engineering issues. Overall, it remains a pivotal work in consumer advocacy and public safety discourse.
Who Should Read Unsafe at Any Speed?
Readers interested in Unsafe at Any Speed likely value consumer rights, corporate accountability, and public safety. Similar audiences might appreciate Silent Spring by Rachel Carson for its impact on environmental awareness or The Jungle by Upton Sinclair for its critique of industrial practices.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s
1991
Adult
18+ years
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