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Silent Spring
Rachel Carson
Silent Spring is an environmental science book by Rachel Carson. Published on September 27, 1962, the book documented the environmental harm caused by the indiscriminate use of DDT, a pesticide used by soldiers during World War II. Carson accused the chemical industry of spreading disinformation and public officials of accepting the industry's marketing claims unquestioningly.
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Explored the nature of insects and insect control, and questioned the dangerous residues and toxicity left in the environment.
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