Traces the life and work of environmentalist and ecologist Rachel Carson. Discusses her childhood, early interest in wildlife and the environment, education and research, writing of her well-known book "Silent Spring," and her lasting legacy. Includes a timeline and glossary.
Tells the life story of Rachel Carson, a biologist and environmentalist, covering her childhood, her years in college where she changed her career focus, and her most well-known works up until her death.
A collection of documents that describe shifting attitudes toward the synthetic pesticide known as DDT, including excerpts from scientific studies, advertisements from industry journals, magazine articles and more.
Examines the life of twentieth-century environmentalist Rachel Carson and how her book, "Silent Spring," helped spur on greater environmental awareness.
"Profiles conservationist, Rachel Carson, and her work to uncover the dangers of pesticides; covers Carson's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work on the environment movement"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the growth of the environmentalist movement in the fifty years since Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" was published in 1962. Details the growth of environmental awareness and the place of this new trend of thinking in pop culture and political history and considers how the planet has changed in this time.
Offers details about the life of marine biologist, environmentalist, and author Rachel Carson and discusses the influence of her book "Silent Spring.".
