Rachel Carson - Witness for Nature (Paperback)

Linda Lear

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Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, published in 1962, did more than any other single publication to alert the world to the hazards of environmental poisoning and to inspire a powerful social movement that would alter the course of American history. This definitive, sweeping biography shows the origins of Carson's fierce dedication to natural science--and tells the dramatic story of how Carson, already a famous nature writer, became a brillant if reluctant reformer. Drawing on unprecendented access to sources and interviews, Lear masterfully explores the roots of Carson's powerful connection to the natural world, crafting a " fine portrait of the environmentalist as a human being" (Smithsonian).

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Imprint:	Mariner Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2009
First published:	April 2009
Authors:	Linda Lear
Dimensions:	230 x 153 x 45mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	634
ISBN-13:	978-0-547-23823-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Literary Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Science, technology & engineering Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Biography > Literary Books > Biography > Science, technology & engineering Promotions
LSN:	0-547-23823-1
Barcode:	9780547238234