The Investigation Of Ralph Nader - Thomas Whiteside

"The Investigation of Ralph Nader" is a book written by Thomas Whiteside, a journalist who worked for The New Yorker and Time magazine. The book, which was published in 1972, provides an in-depth investigation of Ralph Nader, a consumer activist who gained notoriety in the 1960s and 1970s for his advocacy work in the areas of product safety and corporate responsibility.

Ralph Nader was born in Connecticut in 1934 and attended Princeton University and Harvard Law School. He first gained public attention in the 1960s with his book "Unsafe at Any Speed," which criticized the safety record of American automobiles and helped to establish Nader as a leading consumer advocate. Over the course of his career, Nader has been involved in a wide range of consumer advocacy campaigns, including efforts to improve food safety, protect the environment, and reform the political system.

In "The Investigation of Ralph Nader," Thomas Whiteside provides an in-depth look at Nader's career and the controversies surrounding his work. The book covers topics such as Nader's campaign against the automotive industry, his role in the establishment of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and his criticism of the American medical system. While the book has been criticized by some as overly critical of Nader, it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of consumer activism in the United States.