Isbn: 9780618253050 - silent spring: the classic nonfiction book on the environment and human nature (40 risultati)

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Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Rarely does a single book alter the course of history, but Rachel Carson's Silent Spring did exactly that. The outcry that followed its publication in 1962 forced the banning of DDT and spurred the revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Carson's passionate concern for the future of our planet reverberated powerfully throughout the world, and her eloquent book on the dangers of widespread pesticide use was instrumental in launching the environmental movement. It is without question one of the landmark books of the twentieth century. This foundational work of environmental science and conservation revealed the dark side of progress and its effects on the natural world: A Landmark Environmental Classic: Discover the eloquent, meticulously researched book that awakened public consciousness and single-handedly launched the modern environmental movement. The Science of Ecology: A stunning and poetic examination of the intricate web of life, showing how harm to one part of the ecosystem reverberates through the whole, from insects to birds to humans. A Powerful Call for Conservation: More than just a scientific study, this is a passionate call to action that challenges the idea of "controlling nature" and demands a new respect for the planet we share. The Dangers of DDT: Carson exposes how the indiscriminate spraying of pesticides like DDT contaminates our soil, water, and food, creating a chain of poisoning and death. …

Paper Back. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Rarely does a single book alter the course of history, but Rachel Carson's Silent Spring did exactly that. The outcry that followed its publication in 1962 forced the banning of DDT and spurred the revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Carson's passionate concern for the future of our planet reverberated powerfully throughout the world, and her eloquent book on the dangers of widespread pesticide use was instrumental in launching the environmental movement. It is without question one of the landmark books of the twentieth century. This foundational work of environmental science and conservation revealed the dark side of progress and its effects on the natural world: A Landmark Environmental Classic: Discover the eloquent, meticulously researched book that awakened public consciousness and single-handedly launched the modern environmental movement. The Science of Ecology: A stunning and poetic examination of the intricate web of life, showing how harm to one part of the ecosystem reverberates through the whole, from insects to birds to humans. A Powerful Call for Conservation: More than just a scientific study, this is a passionate call to action that challenges the idea of "controlling nature" and demands a new respect for the planet we share. The Dangers of DDT: Carson exposes how the indiscriminate spraying of pesticides like DDT contaminates our soil, water, and food, creating a chain of poisoning and death. …

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Anniversary. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Anniversary. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Hardback or Cased Book. Condizione: New. Silent Spring. Book.

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Hardback. Condizione: New. 40th Anniversary ed.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Rarely does a single book alter the course of history, but Rachel Carson's Silent Spring did exactly that. The outcry that followed its publication in 1962 forced the banning of DDT and spurred the revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Carson's passionate concern for the future of our planet reverberated powerfully throughout the world, and her eloquent book on the dangers of widespread pesticide use was instrumental in launching the environmental movement. It is without question one of the landmark books of the twentieth century.This foundational work of environmental science and conservation revealed the dark side of progress and its effects on the natural world: A Landmark Environmental Classic: Discover the eloquent, meticulously researched book that awakened public consciousness and single-handedly launched the modern environmental movement.The Science of Ecology: A stunning and poetic examination of the intricate web of life, showing how harm to one part of the ecosystem reverberates through the whole, from insects to birds to humans.A Powerful Call for Conservation: More than just a scientific study, this is a passionate call to action that challenges the idea of "controlling nature" and demands a new respect for the planet we share.The Dangers of DDT: Carson exposes how the indiscriminate spraying of pesticides like DDT contaminates our soil, water, and food, creating a chain of poisoning and death. First published by Houghton Mifflin in 1962, Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of indiscriminate use of pesticides, spurring revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. "Silent Spring became a runaway bestseller, with international reverberations . . . [It is] well crafted, fearless and succinct . . . Even if she had not inspired a generation of activists, Carson would prevail as one of the greatest nature writers in American letters" (Peter Matthiessen, for Time's 100 Most Influential People of the Century). This fortieth anniversary edition celebrates Rachel Carson's watershed book with a new introduction by the author and activist Terry Tempest Williams and a new afterword by the acclaimed Rachel Carson biographer Linda Lear, who tells the story of Carson's courageous defense of her truths in the face of ruthless assault from the chemical industry in the year following the publication of Silent Spring and before her untimely death in 1964. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. 40th Anniversary ed.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. Fortieth Anniversary Edition. 378 pp. Octavo [21.5 cm] Green cloth over boards. Gilt title on spine. "Rarely does a single book alter the course of history, but Rachel Carson's Silent Spring did exactly that. The outcry that followed its publication in 1962 forced the banning of DDT and spurred revolutionary changed in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Carson's passionate concern for the future of our planet reverberated powerfully throughout the world, and her eloquent book was instrumental in launching the environmental movement. Silent Spring is without question one of the landmakr books of the twetntieth century. This edition includes an aftwerword by the author and scientist Edward O. Wilson. The introduction, by the acclaimed biographer Linda Lear, tells the story of Carson's courageous defense of her truths in the face of a ruthless asault by the chemical industry at the time Silent Spring was published before her untimely death."- From the front dust jacket flap. Lois and Louis Darling (illustratore).…

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Condizione: New. 2002. 40th Anniversary ed. hardcover. . . . . .

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 40 anv edition. 378 pages. 8.75x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New. pp. 400.

Hardback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condizione: New. 2002. 40th Anniversary ed. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.