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Title details for A Macat Analysis of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson - Available

A Macat Analysis of Silent Spring

by Rachel Carson
Nikki Springer
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Carson's 1962 work Silent Spring was one of the first books ever to highlight environmentalist issues. Focusing on the negative, widespread, and long-lasting effects of human activity on the environment—particularly through the use of chemical pesticides in agriculture—Carson argued that we are all morally obliged to look after the environment. A huge best-seller, Silent Spring makes the case against man's short-termist interference in the natural world, and highlights the potential dangers for both humanity and wildlife. Carson is credited with bringing about the US ban on DDT, as well as other major changes in United States environmental law.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Macat Library

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 31, 2017

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781912127450
      • File size: 50551 KB
      • Duration: 01:45:18

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      When it first came out 45 years ago, SILENT SPRING ignited a firestorm of concern about pesticide and herbicide use, and the chemicals' long-term effects on global ecology. Widely credited with ensuring the ban of DDT, the book's warning of consequences remains fresh today. Unfortunately, Kaiulani Lee treats her listeners with condescension. Her breathy, sibilant voice stops just short of a lisp. She ever so slowly and softly reads the text, as if to children. While the listener would expect the spoken production to refresh the still relevant work, instead it has the effect of minimizing its importance. Carson and her readers deserve more. R.L.L. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 29, 1994
      This new edition of Carson's classic features a new introduction by Vice President Al Gore.

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