by Ralph Nader
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Four generations of Americans know Ralph Nader as the man who stands up for consumer and worker rights, an advocate on the leading edge of political and social issues from car safety in the '60s to recent protests against the World Trade Organization. This landmark collection brings Nader's writings together for the first time, creating a remarkable portrait of the activist. Lively and articulate, Nader tackles such topics as environmental concerns, Native America, women's rights, nuclear power, corporate corruption, digital democracy, the monolithic Microsoft, and genetically engineered food. This hefty volume is an invaluable resource for those interested in creating change and a testimony to the effectiveness of vigilant citizenship.
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In a pop media culture dominated by dismissive irony and cloying sentimentalism, how do we talk about a true American political hero? The answer is, we don't. After 40 years in the trenches, Ralph Nader, the standard-bearer in the battle for the rights of the disenfranchised and the consummate American citizen, is still being ignored by the mass media. Reading The Ralph Nader Reader may lead one to view that oversight as less than accidental. Nader has tilted against injustice wherever he has found it, and he has found it in spades in corporate America. Beginning with his crusade against the auto industry in the early 1960s, Nader went on to fight for the rights of workers by helping create the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as well as for a citizen's right for access to government documents in the creation of the Freedom of Information Act. He has often stood resolute before the juggernaut--and more often than not, the juggernaut has flinched. His investigation of corporate crime led him to see a far-reaching problem of accountability. Corporations are supposed to be accountable to the people and laws of America, but what happens when the government exempts corporations from these responsibilities? Nader gives one of many shocking examples: "Of America's 250 most profitable corporations in 1988, 45 reduced their tax liability to less than 10%, 6 received refunds." This and countless other examples of corporate-government malfeasance have led Nader to focus increasingly on reestablishing democracy in America. He advocates citizen groups at the local level to be watchdogs for their own interests--be it as voters, taxpayers, workers, consumers, or shareholders. "It is time for a civic rebellion, Jeffersonian style," he writes. So is there an effort to keep Nader out of the media? When you realize, as Nader points out repeatedly, that one corporation owns 800 radio stations across the U.S., that a handful of corporations control the vast majority of television networks, and that The New York Times owns The Boston Globe, you see that he has ticked off the wrong people if he wants his voice to be heard in America. But his voice speaks clearly in this book, and gives us all an ideal of citizenship and democratic action to strive for. But beware The Ralph Nader Reader--once you take the red pill, you'll have to see how deep the rabbit hole goes, and once you see, you may find yourself doing something about it. --Steve Andersen
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 good, 2008-08-15
this is a good book that sums up what nader is about and who he is fighting for, the american consumer. it is a collection of his many writings throughout numerous decades. good way to get acquainted with him.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
 A CHAMPION OF JUSTICE AND TRUE DEMOCRACY, 2002-12-25
Ralph Nader's life and activity have been devoted to fighting for the underdog in America against a greedy corporate elite and an increasingly corrupt deceitful political establishment in its service that does no longer represent the best interests of the citizenry whether with regard to the environment, guaranteed health care, education, equal rights before the law, fair pay, pension protection etc..Ralph is a talented, decent and highly inspiring American public figure who deserves to be entrusted with the power to serve the legitimate interests of the majority of the American people.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
Forceful and Inspiring, 2002-12-13
Ralph Nader is an amazing person, a brilliantly spoken and well argued defender of democracy, in the truest sense. This collection of writings, spanning much of his public career is a testament to his dedication. As Barbara Eherenreich states in the preface, "he's gotten more radical over the years, not less." His concern for fairness and freedom has taken him into many areas of confrontation with the corporate and ruling elite. He obviously had the most distinguished public record of all candidates in the last presidential election. But even if we the people don't give him the respect he deserves with our votes, he will continue to work for us, because his work is not to gain power, but to give us back our power. This collection of essays is of vital importance. Use it to enlighten yourself and perhaps you will find yourself as driven as Citizen Nader to help restore democracy. (Also, Steve Andersen's review for Amazon is very well put.) If you haven't read or listened to Ralph Nader, you are only hurting yourself.
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
Long Live Democracy and Justice!, 2002-11-02
I haven't even finished the book yet and I still came on the computer for the sole purpose of writing this review. Ralph Nader's book directly informed and educated me on corporate welfare and abuse and much much more. I feel empowered from reading it and I now know who I would vote for in a future election. When I got into an argument with an ignorant co-worker about the accomplishments of Nader, I told him about Ralph's efforts to make cars, water, and air safer, his battle against corporate abuses, and his various organizations. My co-worker still unfairly chastised him, with unsubstantiated claims. My hands were literally shaking with fury that anyone could deny the work of this hero for the citizens, taxpayers, workers, stockholders and consumers- THE PEOPLE.
4 of 152 people found the following review helpful:
 NO WONDER ITS OUT OF PRINT, 2002-04-12
This book stinks! Hey Ralph, wake up, the 60's are over, this is the twentieth century!! If you really cared about The People, you would return any money they paid for this ridiculous book.
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