Silent Spring

Silent Spring is the name of a book by Rachel Carson. It was published in 1962. It tells of the damage done to the environment by the use of chemicals to kill pests. The book is widely credited with helping launch the modern American environmental movement.Josie Glausiusz. 2007. Better Planet: can a maligned pesticide save lives? Discover Magazine. p34.

The book documented detrimental effects of pesticides such as DDT on wildlife, particularly birds. Carson accused the chemical industry of spreading disinformation, and public officials of accepting industry claims uncritically.

 References 

 Other websites 
 Silent spring studyguide: summary, analysis, historical context, retrieved April 26, 2006
 New York Times report of chemical industry's campaign  July 22, 1962
 Jim Norton, "Silencing Silent Spring
 Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): The Story of Silent Spring 

Category:1962 books
Category:Biology books