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**//__Ralph Nader__//** -- "The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun. "
Born: 27th February 1934 Nader is an attorney, author, lecturer and Political activist. He has also run for presidency in 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 elections for an Independent party. The social change movements, in which Mr Nader is involved in, are vast to say the least. In 1965, the highly intelligent Nader published a book named //Unsafe at Any Speed: The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile.// This book accused many companies in the automobile industry of using shambolic safety features in order to keep up profits. Although it was only a book, Nader went tooth and nail against these Automobile companies, and brought about the consumer movement. All because of this one man's popularity and influence amongst people, Congress passed the 1966 National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. He was also very influential in the passage of the 1967's Wholesome Meat Act, which called for federal inspections of beef and poultry. It is rather clear here that Ralph Nader, even against all odds, could make a difference to the world. His graduation from Princeton University and Harvard Law School show that he is very serious about law and politics. It also shows that he is incredibly intelligent and a hard worker. Someone who will always put their best foot forward in any situation. Many young activists are inspired by this remarkable man; they are known as the "Nader's Raiders". Under Nader, they investigated the corruption of the Government and published their works:
 * //Nader's Raiders// (Federal Trade Commission)
 * //Vanishing Air// (National Air Pollution Control Administration)
 * //The Chemical Feast// (Food and Drug Administration)
 * //The Interstate Commerce Omission// (Interstate Commerce Commission)
 * //Old Age// (nursing homes)
 * //The Water Lords// (water pollution)
 * //Who Runs Congress?// (Congress)
 * //Whistle Blowing// (punishment of whistle blowers)
 * //The Big Boys// (corporate executives)
 * //Collision Course// (Federal Aviation Administration)
 * //No Contest// (corporate lawyers)
 * //Destroy the Forest// (Destruction of ecosystems worldwide)
 * //Operation: Nuclear// (Making of a nuclear missile)

No public figure took a more prominent role in the campaign against globalisation than activist Ralph Nader. He has involved himself with many social movements. He started the non-governmental organisation: Public Citizen. This organisation is used as an umbrella for any kind of activism or movements that are associated with social projects.

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__Turbulent Years: The 1960's__. Alexandria, VA: Time-Life Books.