| Description |
xxv, 454 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Note |
"Marsha Coleman-Adebayo's account of cowardice and betrayal at the EPA demonstrates that heroines like herself are indeed necessary. . . . The same agency that facilitated the poisoning of miners and their families in South Africa allows its own citizens to sicken and die for the sake of corporate profits. Do not ask for whom the whistle blows--it blows for all of us."--Glen Ford, executive editor, Black Agenda Report. |
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"Dr. Coleman-Adebayo presents the public a trenchant critique of how the US government too often not only turns a blind eye, but also enables the worst kinds of human rights practices by its multinational corporations abroad. Her unique insider position and her principled commitment were what made her dangerous to the federal bureaucracy. Thankfully, she did not give up. This book is a must-read if you're concerned with government accountability and want a rare inside look at the toll willful government negligence can take on individuals, families, and communities."--Danielle Brian, president, Project on Government Oversight (POGO) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 433-435) and index. |
| Summary |
Marsha Coleman-Adebayo details the struggles and challenges she, an EPA employee working on Al Gore's commission to assist post-apartheid South Africa, faced after she tried to convince the United States government to investigate allegations against a multinational corporation she believed was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of South Africans. |
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Coleman-Adebayo, Marsha.
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United States. Environmental Protection Agency -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
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Political scientists -- United States -- Biography.
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African American political scientists -- United States -- Biography.
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United States. Environmental Protection Agency -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Whistle blowing -- United States.
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Vanadium industry -- Corrupt practices -- South Africa.
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Social responsibility of business.
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United States. Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002.
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| ISBN |
9781556528187 |
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1556528183 |
| Standard No. |
40019859060 |
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