Silent Spring Anniversary Edition

by Rachel Carson (Author), Linda Lear (Introduction), Edward O. Wilson (Afterword)

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Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring was first published in three serialized excerpts in the New Yorker in June of 1962. The book appeared in September of that year and the outcry that followed its publication forced the banning of DDT and spurred revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Carson’s passionate concern for the future of our planet reverberated powerfully throughout the world, and her eloquent book was instrumental in launching the environmental movement. It is without question one of the landmark books of the twentieth century.

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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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In 1960, a woman noticed the birds had stopped singing and their population had severely decreased in her neighborhood. She summoned a friend, biologist/writer Rachel Carson, to investigate this wildlife mystery. Subsequently, in 1962, Rachel's discoveries and efforts were brought to the forefront in her book, Silent Spring, which revealed the atrocities of pesticide poisoning. The over-spraying of DDT, dieldrin and other pest killers was poisoning the entire world of living things, humanity included. Rachel's work not only left chemical companies casting about trying to discredit her findings, but, most importantly, prompted an enormous environmental movement which continues today. -- From The WomanSource Catalog & Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for Women; review by SH --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company; Anniversary edition (October 22, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0618249060
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A True Mystery Story

ByLiz Coleon November 22, 2016

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Silent Spring is as relevant today as it was 50 years ago. Our ground, our air, our food and we are bombarded with chemicals, carcinogens, products of all sorts to kill weeds and bugs and are capable of killing us. Rachel Carson, a biologist and talented writer, walks us through a litany of misuse and overuse of chemicals that have never been tested for safety to humans. Laws are on the books requiring this testing to be done, but it is disregarded because they make our grass greener, our bugs keel over dead and a lot of people rich. Carson is known best for revealing the reason that Bald Eagle eggs had such thin shells that they broke well before the required incubation before hatching. The drastic reduction is successful Eagle births was DDT. Because this is our national bird and is supported by activists in and out of government, DDT was banned and the eagles began producing young again. We have not been so lucky. This book is factual in a clear and understandable way, and it informs us of the human actions and choices that put us all at risk. No alarmist language is employed, but facts lead us to conclusions that are concerning. The stunning fact to me is that the book was written fifty years ago, and the same risks to humanity and our future are being taken today when we could find better ways of solving problems, more cautious ways of using chemicals and restricting their use in sensible ways. As I talk to people about the issues raised in this book, they have not heard of Rachel Carson and have heard nothing of the assured negative effects on our own health from the chemicals we expose ourselves to daily. We knew so much back then when Carson wrote this book. Why hasn't more been researched and shared with us, so we can have current knowledge of the facts and risks. It is important that Carson's writing not be buried on a dusty shelf. It is a real mystery story and we are the cast.

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I always meant to read this in college. Scarier ...

ByMaureenguthneron February 8, 2016

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I always meant to read this in college. Scarier now than ever. The chemical industry will be the death of the planet someday!

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to enjoy prose written with love

ByEladio Sotoon May 24, 2017

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I have not read "The Sea Around Us" and "Silent Spring" for many years but now and then I browse through them when I need to read about the thinking of the time and the beauty of the prose. This purchase was made to be sent to my granddaughter who should have them when she is old enough to understand them and learn from them, and of course, to enjoy prose written with love. The Carson bio I have not read at all. It was bought specifically as part of my gift. The first time I read "The Sea Around Us" I was mesmerized and so spellbound I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Every time I go back to it the result is more or less the same. "Silent Spring" is a little more technical in its scientific, scary message to all of us. I am an 84-year-old man who may not be here much longer and if I can leave something for my grandkids to remember me by I can see clearly it must be the treasures written by romantics like me and bound between two covers or however the future dictates.

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Seminal Book on human relationship with environment

ByAmy Haileon January 7, 2017

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In its time and context this was ground breaking environmental education with long lasting impact. With that said, it is a laborious undertaking to read with its academic style and age. It took me months to grapple with this book.

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I learned so much about the systems that keep our planet alive and how man has had a great effect on it

ByAmazon Customeron August 22, 2016

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Silent Spring has helped me to appreciate more how our planet earth was created to sustain life, all life. I learned so much about the systems that keep our planet alive and how man has had a great effect on it. Knowledge is power. Rachel Carson explained it in a way that was very understandable. Thank you so much.

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Loved it

ByXariazson June 19, 2016

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This book is excellent! It is one of the best books I've read since I read Cosmos by Carl Sagan last year. The topics covered in this book are more eprevalent than ever today even though it is not a recent book. Highly recommend it to anyone with interest in knowing more about the Earth we live in

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Timeless commentary on our environment

ByMaureenon January 20, 2017

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Timeless and ahead of its' time, this book is as meaningful and important today as it was 50 years ago. Truly a visionary commentary on the health of our environment.

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A Must Read!

ByHeatheron March 11, 2017

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An older book, but still a great read!! Everyone should read it. It's amazing how everything still applies today and how Rachel Carson was so on the cutting edge when the book was written. I read it a couple time years and years ago, but let others borrow it and can't find it when I wanted to recently re-read it.

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I wish I had heard of and read this book when in high school, and had a summer job working for the county agriculture dept.Read more

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plus the book arrived in perfect condition.

Incredible and inspiring read, plus the book arrived in perfect condition.

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Amazing book. I wish more people would read it to understand the consequences of what a toxic world is around us.

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Read it in high school. Gift.

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Everyone should read this book. It will open your eyes to how easily we humans can destroy nature. Reading this book helps you understand the connection between humans and nature...Read more

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Wonderful book (and arrived in great condition). Definitely something that everybody should read! Our planet needs all the help it can get.

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A must read.

There are few books better. If you have Silent Spring and Sand County Almanac (Aldo Leopold), you are in the best of company.

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