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Yellow Dirt: A Poisoned Land and the Betrayal of the Navajos,Used
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This investigative feat tells the shocking, heartbreaking story of uranium mining on the Navajo reservation and its terrible legacy of sickness and government neglect, documenting one of the darker chapters in 20th century American history.Now in paperback, the critically acclaimed Yellow Dirt, will break your heart. An enormous achievementliterally, a piece of groundbreaking investigative journalismillustrates exactly what reporting should do: Show us what weve become as a people, and sharpen our vision of who we, the people, ought to become ( The Christian Science Monitor ).From the 1930s to the 1960s, the United States knowingly used and discarded an entire tribe of people as the Navajos worked, unprotected, in the uranium mines that fueled the Manhattan Project and the Cold War. Long after these mines were abandoned, Navajos in all four corners of the Reservation (which borders Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona) continued grazing their animals on sagebrush flats riddled with uranium that had been blasted from the ground. They built their houses out of chunks of uranium ore, inhaled radioactive dust borne aloft from the waste piles the mining companies had left behind, and their children played in the unsealed mines themselves. Ten years after the mines closed, the cancer rate on the reservation shot up and some babies began to be born with crooked fingers that fused together into claws as they grew. Government scientists filed complaints about the situation with the government, but were told it was a mess too expensive to clean up.Judy Pasternak exposed this story in a prizewinning Los Angeles Times series. Her work galvanized both a congressman and a famous prosecutor to clean the sites and get reparations for the tribe. Yellow Dirt is her powerful chronicle of both the scandal of neglect and the Navajos fight for justice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Yellow Dirt: A Poisoned Land and the Betrayal of the Navajos'? A: 'Yellow Dirt' investigates the legacy of uranium mining on the Navajo reservation, highlighting the health impacts and government neglect faced by the Navajo people.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Yellow Dirt'? A: The book is authored by Judy Pasternak, an investigative journalist known for her work on environmental issues and social justice.
- Q: How many pages does 'Yellow Dirt' have? A: 'Yellow Dirt' contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'Yellow Dirt' is available? A: The available edition of 'Yellow Dirt' is a reprint published on July 5, 2011.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Yellow Dirt' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What age group is 'Yellow Dirt' suitable for? A: 'Yellow Dirt' is suitable for adult readers and those interested in social justice, history, and environmental issues.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'Yellow Dirt'? A: Readers can expect a compelling narrative that combines investigative journalism with emotional storytelling, shedding light on a significant social issue.
- Q: Is 'Yellow Dirt' based on true events? A: Yes, 'Yellow Dirt' is based on true events concerning uranium mining and its impact on the Navajo people.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Yellow Dirt'? A: The book explores themes of environmental justice, governmental neglect, health crises, and the resilience of the Navajo community.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'Yellow Dirt'? A: 'Yellow Dirt' can be purchased from various online retailers, bookstores, and e-commerce platforms.