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Silent Spring is an environmental science book by Rachel Carson. Published on September 27, 1962, the book documented the environmental harm caused by the indiscriminate use of DDT , a pesticide used by soldiers during WW2.
- Rachel Carson
- 1962
May 16, 2024 · Silent Spring, nonfiction book written by Rachel Carson that became one of the most-influential books in the modern environmental movement. Published in 1962, Silent Spring was widely read by the general public and became a New York Times best seller.
Apr 20, 2022 · Learn how Carson's 1962 book exposed the dangers of chemical pesticides and sparked a revolution in environmental awareness and protection. Find out how she faced industry attacks, influenced President Kennedy and changed the way Americans viewed their world.
- Cate Lineberry
Sep 21, 2012 · “Silent Spring” presents a view of nature compromised by synthetic pesticides, especially DDT. Once these pesticides entered the biosphere, Carson argued, they not only killed bugs...
Oct 26, 2012 · Learn how Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring, published in 1962, revolutionized the environmental movement and the role of chemists in protecting the natural world. Explore the science, history, and legacy of this National Historic Chemical Landmark.
Silent Spring is a book by Rachel Carson that exposes the dangers of chemical pesticides and calls for environmental responsibility. Published in 1962, it sparked the modern environmental movement and influenced many activists and scientists.
Aug 13, 2015 · How Rachel Carson's book exposed the dangers of DDT and launched the environmental movement. Learn about the author, the controversy, and the legacy of Silent Spring.
