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Focusing on the environmental consequences of Edison's innovations, Dr. George J. Hill presents a critical analysis of the "Wizard of Menlo Park." The book reveals how Edison's pursuits led to significant industrial pollution, habitat destruction, and severe health impacts on workers and local communities. Hill uniquely examines Edison's relationship with nature and the evolving environmental consciousness of his time, prompting a broader discussion on the ethical implications of historical figures' actions. This work offers a fresh perspective on Edison's legacy.
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Edison's Environment, George J. Hill
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- 2017
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- Title
- Edison's Environment
- Subtitle
- The Great Inventor Was Also A Great Polluter
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George J. Hill
- Publisher
- Heritage Books
- Publisher
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 534
- ISBN13
- 9780788457654
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on the environmental consequences of Edison's innovations, Dr. George J. Hill presents a critical analysis of the "Wizard of Menlo Park." The book reveals how Edison's pursuits led to significant industrial pollution, habitat destruction, and severe health impacts on workers and local communities. Hill uniquely examines Edison's relationship with nature and the evolving environmental consciousness of his time, prompting a broader discussion on the ethical implications of historical figures' actions. This work offers a fresh perspective on Edison's legacy.