Understanding Rachel Carson's Silent Spring
With our "green revolution" gearing up on all fronts, there couldn't be a timelier book than Understanding Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Written at a time when science writing and literature didn't mesh and when people didn't care or think about the environment, pollutants, or preserving natural resources, Silent Spring not only exposed the dangers of pesticides but became one of the most influential manifestos on environmental issues. This book explores Silent Spring's historical context and its influence on and repercussions for the world.
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Series Review: Words that Changed the World"Scattered throughout the texts are a good number of well-captioned, color illustrations and photos. These books are valuable resources for teachers and students doing research projects across the curriculum."
--School Library Journal
Series Review: Words that Changed the World
"This very interesting, informative series will be of use to students studying the history of these writings or the times in which they were produced, or the philosophical underpinnings of the works. Each book contains a helpful introduction, a brief table of contents, a glossary, and "More Information."...Each book contains a link to the publisher's website where pertinent websites can be found...Each volume connects the work to current times, making discussion more relevant for students."
--Library Media Connection
