The Society of the Living Dead: The Illustrated History of Ottawa’s Radium Dial Scandal (America Through Time)
by Jim Ridings
The Society of the Living Dead presents an illustrated history of Ottawa’s Radium Dial Scandal within the America Through Time series. Authored by Jim Ridings, it chronicles the tragic consequences of radium exposure on factory workers, shedding light on industrial dangers and the fight for workplace protections in early 20th-century America.
About This Book
The Society of the Living Dead delves into the illustrated history of Ottawa’s Radium Dial Scandal, a pivotal event in American industrial history. This book from the America Through Time series examines the events surrounding the scandal at a dial-painting factory where workers handled radioactive materials.
Through detailed illustrations and historical narrative, it highlights the human cost of early 20th-century industrial practices. The story reveals the long-term health impacts on employees exposed to radium, often called the 'living dead' due to their lingering suffering.
Author Jim Ridings provides a comprehensive look at how this scandal influenced regulations and public awareness about radiation hazards. The book serves as an important record of a lesser-known chapter in labor and medical history.
With its focus on factual recounting and visual elements, it offers readers insight into the societal and ethical issues of the era.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!