Westray

by Chris O’Neill, Chris O'Neill, Ken Schwartz

When the Westray mine exploded, the human tragedy and suffering that resulted were chilling proof that the age-old price paid for coal is human blood. After the dead were laid to rest, the bureaucratic back-stabbing and corporate refusal of responsibility were all too familiar to followers of the history of mining and labour. Andrew and Pam have a young son, and they have just purchased their first home. Even though conditions at Westray are nearly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0889224919
• ISBN13: 9780889224919
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Talonbooks
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.7" x 8.4"