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# Silent Spring: Rachel Carson (Penguin Modern Classics)

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Buy Silent Spring: Rachel Carson (Penguin Modern Classics) 1 by Carson, Rachel, Shackleton (ISBN: 9780141184944) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: Sadly relevant - When reading this book, you cannot help but be filled with an innate sense of sadness, in part due to the horrific tales which Carson tells (all of which are a necessity in order for the book to hit home) and in part due to the fact that many of these tales still seem relevant today and most of the others, with a little modification, can be applied to much of the environmental damage our species is causing today. A highly relevant book, which is very touching, Carsons poetic writing style lends itself to a very easy read, this coupled with solid information and hard-hitting examples of the damage done make this book an absolute must read for everyone. I firmly believe that every politician & world leader should be made to read this book and remind them of the dangers and consequences their actions have on the environment and perhaps make them think that little bit deeper about the consequences of deforestation, of removing native untouched habitat and of course of the use of harsh & unnatural chemicals in day to day life. I cannot recommend this book enough, it does make you look at things differently and that is ultimately one of the most important things.
Review: The definitive environmental book - Although written over 60 years ago, it is as relevant today as back then. This book really needs no introduction. It's a shocking testimony of human hubris and the damage caused by greed. Not only did wildlife get decimated but livestock and people died from toxic pesticides. Nature quickly evolved as insects quickly became resistant to the poisons. But the knowledge led to some of the first environmental legislation in the world despite the efforts of the chemical industry to rubbish and discredit Rachel Carson. An excellent read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 22,782 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 6 in Environmental Engineering & Technology 6 in Environmental Engineering 9 in Garden Pests & Diseases |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (853) |
| Dimensions  | 13 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 0141184949 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0141184944 |
| Item weight  | 249 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 336 pages |
| Publication date  | 28 Sept. 2000 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classics |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sadly relevant
*by E***N on 14 March 2011*

When reading this book, you cannot help but be filled with an innate sense of sadness, in part due to the horrific tales which Carson tells (all of which are a necessity in order for the book to hit home) and in part due to the fact that many of these tales still seem relevant today and most of the others, with a little modification, can be applied to much of the environmental damage our species is causing today. A highly relevant book, which is very touching, Carsons poetic writing style lends itself to a very easy read, this coupled with solid information and hard-hitting examples of the damage done make this book an absolute must read for everyone. I firmly believe that every politician & world leader should be made to read this book and remind them of the dangers and consequences their actions have on the environment and perhaps make them think that little bit deeper about the consequences of deforestation, of removing native untouched habitat and of course of the use of harsh & unnatural chemicals in day to day life. I cannot recommend this book enough, it does make you look at things differently and that is ultimately one of the most important things.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The definitive environmental book
*by R***D on 31 May 2024*

Although written over 60 years ago, it is as relevant today as back then. This book really needs no introduction. It's a shocking testimony of human hubris and the damage caused by greed. Not only did wildlife get decimated but livestock and people died from toxic pesticides. Nature quickly evolved as insects quickly became resistant to the poisons. But the knowledge led to some of the first environmental legislation in the world despite the efforts of the chemical industry to rubbish and discredit Rachel Carson. An excellent read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing book
*by W***S on 10 August 2020*

Beautifully written prose. Published in the 1960s and absolutely relevant for today. There is much to be learned from the book. If only people - and governments - had taken the author's message to heart, particularly in regard to pesticides, then agriculture, the environment and earth's atmosphere would not be under such pressure today . It's a book everyone could learn from and would make an excellent set work for schools.

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