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This group of engrossing biographies focuses on people whose accomplishments have spear-headed a major shift in the American consciousness. Individual stories are combined with sociological information and insights into 20th-century America.

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Gr 6-10-- This biography succeeds more as a historical account of the consumer revolution than as a portrait of Nader, as little of the man is revealed beyond his professional commitment. The first chapter introduces Nader via his book, Unsafe At Any Speed (Grossman, 1965; o.p.) . Subsequent chapters discuss his crusades against pesticides, x-rays, nuclear power, pollution, carcinogens, garbage, government censorship, and excessive insurance rates, as well as the formation of the Center for Study of Responsive Law and PIRG (Public Interest Research Group). The narrative style is readable, and the black-and-white photographs contain a few interesting shots of Nader. Students needing material on consumer protection will find this helpful, but those seeking a stimulating biography would do better with Kelli Peduzzi's Ralph Nader (Gareth Stevens, 1990). --Pat Katka, San Diego Public Library (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.