Silent Spring

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 a...