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Explore the complex history of the global asbestos industry with this detailed account from Oxford University Press. While asbestos was once viewed as a lifesaver in the early twentieth century, the medical community discovered in 1960 that even short exposure periods can lead to mesothelioma, a lethal cancer. Despite this evidence, much of the world's asbestos mining occurred after this discovery, and usage remained high in many nations. This book provides the first global history of how the industry, alongside allies in government, insurance, and medicine, worked to defend the product throughout the twentieth century. It offers a deep look into how mining and manufacturing continued even when faced with overwhelming medical data regarding the risks involved. This is an essential read for anyone interested in business history, corporate ethics, and the evolution of global industrial practices.

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Release Date
24 July 2008
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