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The radium girls : the dark story of America's shining women Cover Image Large Print Material Large Print Material

The radium girls : the dark story of America's shining women

Moore, Kate (Writer and editor) (author.).

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  • ISBN: 1432839039 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 9781432839031 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 729 pages (large print) ; 23 cm.
  • Edition: Large print edition.
  • Publisher: Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, 2017.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note: Pt. 1. Knowledge -- Pt. 2. Power -- Pt. 3. Justice -- Epilogue -- Postscript.
Summary, etc.: Written with a sparkling voice and breakneck pace, The Radium Girls fully illuminates the inspiring young women exposed to the "wonder" element of radium in early 20th-century American factories. Their courage and tenacity led to life-changing regulations, and ultimately saved hundreds of thousands of lives.

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