Rachel Carson: A Biography
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (870 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1616141875 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 163 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Quaratiello (Durham, NH) is an adjunct instructor of English at St. She is the author of The College Student’s Research Companion, 4th ed. Arlene R. . Anselm College in Manchester, NH. (2007)
In this absorbing account of her life, Carson emerges as a talented scientist and exceptional writer who shared her sense of wonder about nature with both scientists and the general public. Few people have had as great an impact on the modern environmental movement as has the great writer and scientist Rachel Carson. The author also addresses the lingering controversies regarding the use of pesticides as well as continuing criticisms of Carson’s ideas.This balanced portrait of a pioneering environmentalist will be of great interest to anyone with an interest in ecology or nature writing.. This readable and up-to-date biography
Mikhail Ali said Amazing introduction to an amazing life and personality. Most readers will know of "Silent Spring", however, this biography from the Greenwood series, is an apt and well formulated summary of the epitomy of the cirumstances that created Rachel Carson's legacy.It is a quick read that provides cursory insight. My only criticism is that the intensity that is the persona of Rachel Carson comes off somewhat languid and apolitical, although this is understandable in the intent of composing a brief biography. Highly recommended to accompany any high school student's project on the history of environmentalism, or on the naturalist movement.. "Good, interesting, well written and informative" according to A. S. REED. Each book about Rachel Carson, has a slightly different angle, and some new information. This was well worth the price.
"If any book can do justice to the important legacy of Rachel Carson, it is this one. Powerfully and clearly written, this is an important contribution to both environmental and literary understanding." --Derrick Jensen, environmentalist, one of Utne Reader's "50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World" and author of Endgame." Rachel Carson had one of those exemplary lives always worth learning more about--her career was varied and important long before it climaxed with Silent Spring, and this book provides a concise and very useful account!" --Bill McKibben, author Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet