Toxic Archipelago: A History of Industrial Disease in Japan
Brett Walker
This fascinating environmental history of Japan examines how traditions and practices in several industries -- from raising silkworms to mining lead and coal to refining petroleum -- have affected the health of workers and those who have lived in these toxic landscapes.
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Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Perkins Marsh Prize: Environmental History | 2011 | Winner | Official source |