Coal and the Coast: A Reflection on the Pike River Disaster

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The book offers a critical examination of the Pike River coal mine explosion, which claimed the lives of 29 miners, raising important questions about workplace health and safety standards. It explores the implications of these deaths for the future of coal mining amid changing environmental concerns. Additionally, it reflects on the West Coast's evolution from a hub of radicalism in the early 20th century to its current state, while analyzing the economic and political dimensions of mining in New Zealand.