This study begins with a look at the well-known Ashio Copper Mine pollution case, one of modern Japan's first and most devastating environmental disasters; the country's worst pollution incident in the post-war period, the mercury poisoning in Minamata, whose victims are still on the increase today, is also covered in depth. Two other major incidents of the post-war period are detailed and in addition to these specific cases, an overall analysis of the social, economic, political and technological factors relevant to industrial pollution is provided. Book Ordering Information: Sales Number: E. 91.III.A.10 ISBN: 92-808-0548-7 Pages: 188pp. Price: $45.00 
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