Asbestos: The History of a Commodity

这是石棉行业及其社会影响的第一个世界历史。它调查了矿物生命故事的关键方面，涉及采矿、制造、医学发现、劳工、社会运动、法律和国家。该项目在理论上是创新的，将从这些网站流出的不同知识联系在一起。它还提出了一些重要的问题，这些问题不能在单独的学科中得到回答。由此产生的书籍和文章将为那些寻求改善工作条件的人提供实用工具，并帮助那些寻求石棉相关疾病法律补救的人。

This is the first world history of the asbestos industry and its social impact. It investigates key aspects of the mineral's life story in regard to mining, manufacture, medical discovery, labour, social movements, the law and the state. The project is theoretically innovative in linking the distinct bodies of knowledge that flow from each of those sites. It also raises significant questions that cannot be answered within separate disciplines. The resulting book and articles will provide practical tools for those seeking improved working conditions and assist those seeking legal redress for asbestos related disease.