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American unilateralism and the failure of good intentions by clyde prestowitz 2003 whom im sure you know. Nader also played a role in the passage of the freedom of information act and the creation of the environmental protection. Canada firsts is american activist ralph nader s salute to the often forgotten accomplishments of his neighbour to the north. In his book unsafe at any speed, the famous and often outspoken political activist ralph nader claimed that the chevrolet corvair was the most dangerous automobile on the road in the 1960s. Many americans love canada and the specific benefits that have come to our country from our northern neighbors many achievements see canada firsts by nader, conacher and milleron. Fake president book by mark green, ralph nader official. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Ralph nader books list of books by author ralph nader. Ralph nader nader, ralph used books, rare books and new books. May 30, 2014 ralph nader wants liberals and conservatives to work together. Canada after harper introduction by ralph nader, edited by ed finn posted on wednesday, august 5, 2015 most canadians know that stephen harper has had a tremendous impact on the country since becoming prime minister in 2006. His parents led the family in political discussions every night around the dinner table.
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His ideologyfuelled attack on canadian society and values, and how we can now work to create the country we want. His ideologyfuelled attack on canadian society and values, and how we can now work to create the country. His 1965 book unsafe at any speed ignited the debate that led to passage of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act a year later. While ralph nader certainly made some valid points in his most popular book, the corvair may not have been as bad as he claimed.
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