Douglas Birsch

The Ford Pinto Case Douglas Birsch

Jacket Description/Back: This book bring together the basic documents needed for reaching an informed judgment on the central ethical question in the Pinto case: did Ford Motor Company act ethically in designing the Pinto fuel system and in deciding not to upgrade the integrity of that system until 1978? The five parts of this book cover the case, cost-benefit analysis, whistle blowing, product liability, and government regulations.

Contributor Bio:  Fielder, John Colorado-based John Fielder has been photographing the natural world since 1972. He has worked tirelessly to promote the protection of his state's open space and wildlands. His photography has influenced people and legislation, earning him recognition including the Sierra Club's Ansel Adams Award, the University of Denver's Daniel L. Ritchie Award, and the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Colorado. He speaks to thousands of people each year to rally support for timely land-use and environmental issues. He is the photographer of 37 exhibit-format books and guidebooks.