Silent Spring

Carson, Rachel

ISBN 10: 0241905931 / ISBN 13: 9780241905937

Published by London: Hamish Hamilton, 1963., 1963

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR002553114

Synopsis:

"Silent Spring", released in 1962, offered the first shattering look at widespread ecological degradation and touched off an environmental awareness that still exists. Rachel Carson's book focused on the poisons from insecticides, weed killers, and other common products as well as the use of sprays in agriculture, a practice that led to dangerous chemicals to the food source. Carson argued that those chemicals were more dangerous than radiation and that for the first time in history, humans were exposed to chemicals that stayed in their systems from birth to death.
Presented with thorough documentation, the book opened more than a few eyes to the dangers of the modern world and stands today as a landmark work.

Review: Silent Spring, released in 1962, offered the first shattering look at widespread ecological degradation and touched off an environmental awareness that still exists. Rachel Carson's book focused on the poisons from insecticides, weed killers, and other common products as well as the use of sprays in agriculture, a practice that led to dangerous chemicals to the food source. Carson argued that those chemicals were more dangerous than radiation and that for the first time in history, humans were exposed to chemicals that stayed in their systems from birth to death. Presented with thorough documentation, the book opened more than a few eyes about the dangers of the modern world and stands today as a landmark work.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Silent Spring
Publisher: London: Hamish Hamilton, 1963.
Publication Date: 1963
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Fair