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Canada firsts by ralph nader 1992, paperback for sale. Written to discourage canadian modesty and also encourage fellow americans to recognize canada s distinctiveness, nader celebrates the fundamental differences between the worlds friendliest neighbours. A citizens guide to lobbying with marc caplan, 1983 nader on australia 1985 the big boys. Canada firsts with nadia milleron and duff conacher the frugal shopper with wesley j. Ralph nader biography, age, wife, 2002, 2019, books. He first gained nationwide attention with unsafe at any speed 1965, a book about the american auto industry, and he inspired other activists, who became known as nader s raiders. He is the author of several books, including unsafe at any speed, an indictment of the auto industry published in 1965.
He has never been one to rest on his laurels nor, he would argue, should citizens of canada or anywhere else. Ralph nader was recently named by the atlantic as one of the 100 most influential figures in american history, one of only four living people to be so honored. Ralph nader books list of books by author ralph nader. Petkas and kate blackwell corporate power in america with mark green you and your pension with kate blackwell. Nader, a noted consumer advocate and the author of canada firsts. Many americans love canada and the specific benefits that have come to. Introduction by ralph nader what you need to know about cosmetics. Corporate lawyers and the perversion of justice in america. He came into limelight in the year 1965, when his book on the safety record of the first generation chevrolet corvair and. But having coauthored the book canada firsts in 1993, i learned that many canadians treasure their sovereignty and associate it with making possible many advances long in your land that are still not prevalent in our country. Canada firsts is american activist ralph nader s salute to the often forgotten accomplishments of his neighbour to the north. Some of the books ralph nader has written or helped produce.
Nader is the first arab american american attorney, author, lecturer, political activist, and candidate for president of the united states in five elections, including the last election 0f 2008, with his role in the 2000 election in particular being subject to much debate. Ralph nader was born in winsted, connecticut, to nathra and rose nader, both of whom were immigrants from lebanon. The frugal shopper with wesley smith collision course with wesley smith no contest. On august 12, the united citizens party of south carolina chose ralph nader as its presidential nominee, giving him a ballot line in the state. Canada firsts by ralph nader meet your next favorite book.
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