Silent spring

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Author:
Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964
Language:
English
Lexile measure:
1340L
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Contributors:
Darling, Loisillustrator. Illustrator
Darling, Louisillustrator. Illustrator
Lear, Linda J.,1940-writer of introduction. Writer of introduction
Wilson, Edward O.writer of supplementary textual content. Writer of supplementary textual content
ISBN:
9780618249060
9780395683293
9781666574739
9780547527628
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 11.5, 19 Points
Lexile measure:
1340L

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Grouping Titlesilent spring
Grouping Authorrachel carson
Grouping Categorybook
Grouping LanguageEnglish (eng)
Last Grouping Update2025-07-16 08:40:26AM
Last Indexed2025-07-16 08:40:48AM

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Discusses the reckless annihilation of fish and birds by the use of pesticides and warns of the possible genetic effects on humans. Exposes the effects of indiscriminate use of chemicals, of the destruction of wildlife and the balance of nature, and of man's progressive poisoning of his own habitat. "First published in 1962, this book alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of indiscriminate use of pesticides. The outcry that followed its publication forced the banning of DDT and spurred revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. 'Silent Spring became a runaway bestseller, with international reverberations ... [It is] well crafted, fearless and succinct ... Even if she had not inspired a generation of activists, Carson would prevail as one of the greatest nature writers in American letters' (Peter Matthiessen, for Time's '100 Most Influential People of the Century'). This fortieth anniversary edition celebrates the author's watershed book with new essays by the author and scientist Edward O. Wilson and the acclaimed biographer Linda Lear, who tells the story of Carson's courageous defense of her truths in the face of ruthless assault from the chemical industry in 1963, the year following the publication of Silent Spring and before her untimely death in 1964"--Publisher's webpage.
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2002
2018
2022
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Dreamscape Media
HarperCollins
Mariner Books
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Insect pests -- Biological control
Pesticides -- Environmental aspects
Pesticides -- Toxicology
Pesticides and wildlife
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Silent spring
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Silent spring / Rachel Carson ; introduction by Linda Lear ; afterword by Edward O. Wilson ; drawings by Lois and Louis Darling
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Silent spring
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Biological control
Engineering
Environmental aspects
Insect pests
Nature
Nonfiction
Pesticides
Pesticides and wildlife
Politics
Science
Technology
Toxicology

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