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Minamata The story of the poisoning of a city, and of the people who choose to carry the burden of courage.

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Minamata The Story of the Poisoning of a City, and of the People Who Chose to Carry the Burden of Courage.
Minamata: The Story of the Poisoning of a City, and of the People Who Choose to Carry the Burden of Courage is a seminal work documenting the environmental disaster in Minamata Bay. Through evocative photography by W. Eugene Smith and narrative text by W. Eugene Smith and Aileen M. Smith, the book chronicles the devastating effects of industrial mercury pollution on the local population. It captures the human toll of the tragedy, focusing on the resilience and suffering of those affected by the poisoning. The work serves as both a historical record of an ecological catastrophe and a profound study of human endurance.

Bibliographic Details

Author W. Eugene Smith, Aileen M. Smith
Publisher Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Place of publication New York
Year 1975
Edition First edition
Binding Softcover
ISBN 0030136369
Collation 192 pp.
Language English
Dimensions 29 x 24
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