Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

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Now recognised as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, Silent Spring exposed the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. Despite co ndemnation in the press and heavy-handed attempts by the chemical industry to ban the book, Rachel carson succeeded in creating a new public awareness of the environment which led to changes in government and inspired the ecological movement.--- Product Information: 198mm x 129mm x 15mm 234g weight Show more