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Silent Spring
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- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Conservationist Rachel Carson spent over six years documenting the effects on DDT, a synthetic organic compound used as an insecticide, on numerous communities. Her analysis revealed that such powerful, persistent chemical pesticides have been used without a full understanding of the extent of their potential harm to the whole biota, including the damage they've caused to wildlife, birds, bees, agricultural animals, domestic pets, and even humans. In this book, Carson discusses her findings and expresses passionate concern for the future of the planet and all the life inhabiting it, calling on us all to act responsibly, carefully, and as stewards of the living earth. Additionally, she suggests that all democracies and liberal societies must operate in a way that allows individuals and groups to question what their governments have permitted to be put into the environment. An instant best seller that was read by President Kennedy during the summer of 1962, this classic remains one of the best introductions to the complicated and controversial subject.
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- KL
- 2019-08-11
Still relevant today
This book isn't outdated at all. While DDT, benzene and other chemical pesticides Rachel Carson discusses may not be in use, the themes that are tacitly unveiled (like corporate interests preceding human health or individual property rights) give us a stark warning today of how scientific knowledge can be pushed aside and institutions meant to protect the public good can be undermined. One of my favourite books and authors now!
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- Sally C
- 2019-06-24
Like it was written in 2019!
I was listening to this book in the car with my husband and he asked me when it was written. He couldn’t believe it was almost 60 years old. It was like it was written just yesterday. I love Carson’s writing and this book will be one I read again and again.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-07-27
A surprisingly relevant horror story
Rachel Carson describes the dystopian future where we slowly poison ourselves to maintain our own sense of safety and control with the use of pesticides.
While written in 1962, the message remains relevant.
Narration is excellent and has excellent flow.
This one is not great for falling asleep to given the subject matter, but definitely a good listen to those interested in environmental science.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-11-05
Carson's brilliant work has not been heeded
Loved it, should be required reading for all students and teachers. Brilliant, brave woman.
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- Alexis
- 2019-02-21
good book a little long though
for sure a head of he time. good book, a little repetitive at times. people sprayed stuff and things died... alot of things.
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-05-12
A wonderful heads up for life.
Having lived thru a number of the events of witch she speakes in ignorance of their effects, I am now mindful of my actions. I am not ruled by fear and fearmongers. Conscious that the earth is covered with ONE biomass, I do not act on my small bit thoughtlessly.
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- watergirl
- 2020-02-12
Environmental wake up call
This book is as important today as it was when originally written. The author did a wonderful job communicating scientific examples and the impact chemicals have on the environment, wildlife, and ultimately us.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-07-15
A must read for all.
This subject is as relevant today as it was when it was first published. Sadly we have not heeded the warnings so passionately and scientifically stated by Ms. Carson. It shoukd make us all think carefully about the use of chemicals in our everyday lives.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-05-27
Eye-opening
It's perfectly sensible how this book could have started the modern environmentalism movement. A must read!
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- Chelsea
- 2020-06-27
Truly Enlightening Inspiration
In a world full of chemicals, this piece is still just as revelant as it was when Rachel Carson wrote it. The speaker has a soothing voice and speaks with passion. There wasn't a single chapter that didn't give me goosebumps. I recomend this book to every entomologist, grower, agriculturalist, and chemical company.
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss The Lorax
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- Migdalia Salazar
- 2021-12-30
A Great (And Somewhat Painful) Reminder Of What Our Species Is Capable Of
After 2 hardcover readings and listening to this Audible version, I still feel the relevance of Rachel Carson’s writing. Excellent!!
My first read was a student in college in the 60’s. The depth of her knowledge and research efforts are clearly exhibited in her book.
Unfortunately our collective behavior regarding chemicals, pesticides, radiation, still needs serious attention/work.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-12-28
Required reading
A must read for every citizen to understand the modern experimental paradigm we are living in.
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