There Are No Accidents: The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster―Who Profits and Who Pays the Price
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Book Synopsis: A journalist recounts the surprising history of accidents and reveals how they’ve come to define all that’s wrong with America.
We hear it all the time: “Sorry, it was just an accident.” And we’ve been deeply conditioned to just accept that explanation and move on. But as Jessie Singer argues convincingly: There are no such things as accidents. The vast majority of mishaps are not random but predictable and preventable. Singer uncovers just how the term “accident” itself protects those in power and leaves the most vulnerable in harm’s way, preventing investigations, pushing off debts, blaming the victims, diluting anger, and even sparking empathy for the perpetrators. As the rate of accidental death skyrockets in America, the poor and people of color end up bearing the brunt of the violence and blame, while the powerful use the excuse of the “accident” to avoid consequences for their actions. Born of the death of her best friend, and the killer who insisted it was an accident, this book is a moving investigation of the sort of tragedies that are all too common, and all too commonly ignored. In this revelatory book, Singer tracks accidental death in America from turn of the century factories and coal mines to today’s urban highways, rural hospitals, and Superfund sites. Drawing connections between traffic accidents, accidental opioid overdoses, and accidental oil spills, Singer proves that what we call accidents are hardly random. Rather, who lives and dies by an accident in America is defined by money and power. She also presents a variety of actions we can take as individuals and as a society to stem the tide of “accidents”—saving lives and holding the guilty to account.
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Discover the shocking truth behind accidents and the undeniable impact they have on our society in the thought-provoking book, "There Are No Accidents: The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster―Who Profits and Who Pays the Price." Written by acclaimed journalist, Jessie Singer, this eye-opening account delves deep into the history of accidents, unraveling how they're more than just random events. Uncover the hidden agenda that perpetuates the myth of accidents and leaves the most vulnerable among us at risk while safeguarding the powerful.
Unlike what we've been led to believe, accidents are rarely coincidences. Singer exposes the systemic flaws that enable accidents to happen and allows those responsible to evade accountability. From the dangerous conditions prevalent in early 20th century factories to the modern-day tragedies on our highways and in our hospitals, this book showcases how accidents disproportionately affect the poor and people of color, with the wealthy and influential escaping unscathed.
Through meticulous research, Singer draws alarming connections between various types of accidents, whether it's traffic collisions or devastating oil spills. By shedding light on the financial and political factors that shape accidents, she asserts that lives are determined by the unequal distribution of power and resources in America. It's time to challenge the notion of accidents and demand justice for the victims.
Don't let the truth about accidents stay buried any longer. Take action and empower yourself with knowledge. Join Jessie Singer on this captivating journey to uncover the truth behind accidents and expose the flawed systems that perpetuate them. Together, we can save lives and hold the guilty accountable.
Ready to dive into the history of accidents and make a change? Learn more about "There Are No Accidents: The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster―Who Profits and Who Pays the Price" here.
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