Synopsis Carson's muckraking book, originally published in 1962, brought about revolutionary changes in laws that affect our air, land, and water, in addition, to a banning of DDT. Considered one of the most influential books of the last 50 years, according to a panel of 22 distinguished Americans including Jimmy Carter, Sandra Day O'Connor, Russell Baker, and George Will.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1986-11-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 7.3 in | | Width: | 4.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 4.0 oz |
Industry Reviews "Her book is a cry to the reading public to help curb private and public programs which by use of poisons will end by destroying life on earth." New York Times Book Review - Lorus Milne (10/06/1996)
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