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Voices From The Radium Age: The MIT Press Radium Age

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The radium industry was a booming business in the early 20th century. Radium was used in a variety of products, including paint, cosmetics, and medical treatments. However, the dangers of radium exposure were not fully understood at the time, and many workers in the industry suffered serious health problems as a result of their exposure to the radioactive element.

Voices from the Radium Age (MIT Press / Radium Age)

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Voices From The Radium Age: The MIT Press Radium Age is a historical account of the radium industry and its impact on the lives of those who worked in it. The book is based on interviews with former radium workers and their families, and it provides a firsthand account of the dangers of radium exposure and the struggles that workers faced to obtain compensation for their injuries.

The book begins with a brief history of the radium industry. The author then discusses the various uses of radium, including its use in paint, cosmetics, and medical treatments. The author also discusses the dangers of radium exposure, including the increased risk of cancer and other health problems.

The book's most compelling chapters are those that tell the stories of former radium workers. These workers describe the conditions in which they worked, the health problems they faced as a result of their exposure to radium, and the struggles they faced to obtain compensation for their injuries. The workers' stories are both heartbreaking and inspiring, and they provide a powerful reminder of the dangers of radium exposure.

Voices From The Radium Age: The MIT Press Radium Age is a valuable addition to the literature on the radium industry. The book provides a firsthand account of the dangers of radium exposure and the struggles that workers faced to obtain compensation for their injuries. The book is also a reminder of the importance of understanding the risks of exposure to hazardous materials.