The Buffalo Creek Disaster: How the Survivors of One of the Worst Disasters in Coal-Mining History Brought Suit Against the Coal Company--And Won
The Buffalo Creek Disaster: How the Survivors of One of the Worst Disasters in Coal-Mining History Brought Suit Against the Coal Company--And Won
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1977
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BetaThe Buffalo Creek Disaster: How the Survivors of One of the Worst Disasters in Coal-Mining History Brought Suit Against the Coal Company--And Won
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1977320
Book • Nonfiction
Buffalo Creek, West Virginia • 1970s
1977
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Buffalo Creek Disaster by Gerald M. Stern chronicles the 1972 dam failure in Buffalo Creek, West Virginia, exploring the survivors' legal battle against the coal company responsible. The book details the community's quest for justice, highlighting the legal strategies and challenges they faced while seeking compensation and accountability for the devastation caused by the disaster.
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Gerald M. Stern's The Buffalo Creek Disaster is praised for its compelling narrative and detailed chronicles of legal triumph. Readers appreciate the humanization of survivors and the clear depiction of legal processes. Some find it overly technical, yet the real triumph of justice resonates powerfully. It's an engrossing study of resilience and accountability.
Who Should Read The Buffalo Creek Disaster: How the Survivors of One of the Worst Disasters in Coal-Mining History Brought Suit Against the Coal Company--And Won?
Readers interested in legal battles, environmental justice, and disaster response will enjoy The Buffalo Creek Disaster. Fans of A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr or Erin Brockovich will appreciate the compelling narrative of community resilience and legal victory against powerful corporations.
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320
Book • Nonfiction
Buffalo Creek, West Virginia • 1970s
1977
Adult
18+ years
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