Asbestos: Medical and Legal Aspects

Asbestos: Medical and Legal Aspects provides a comprehensive picture of the development of knowledge on asbestos disease and worker health. Barry Castleman's research makes this book essential reading for anyone involved in litigation over the compensation of asbestos disease victims and environmental health.Asbestos: Medical and Legal Aspects draws upon published literature of all kinds to chronicle the origin and development of today's asbestos problem.To attorneys in asbestos litigation, this book offers a complete documentation on the development of knowledge about asbestos hazards. There is an abundance of valuable material for the attorney preparing his case.Asbestos: Medical and Legal Aspects is a major contribution to the public debate and litigation over the compensation of asbestos victims. It also is an invaluable tool for formulators of public health policy and legislation.