Silent Spring by Carson, Rachel

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Mariner Books Classics, 2022. Later Printing. . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 378pp.

Mariner Books. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. 50th edition. With remainder mark. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Mariner Books, 2002-10-22. Paperback. Good. 8x6x1. Paperback book in good condition.

Houghton Mifflin Company, 2022-02-01. Anniversary. paperback. Used: Good.

Mariner Books Classics, 2022-02-01. paperback. Very Good. 5x0x8. Very nice book. Minor wear to cover edges and corners.

Mariner Books.;.houghton mifflin harcourt. Good+. 1962,2002. 50th Aniversary Edition. Paperback. 5x8". GOOD+ Cond.some minimal pencil marginal notes ,otherwise quite nice; White titles on green paper covers.. "50 Fiftieth Anniversary" circle cover blurb.. THE CLASSIC THAT LAUNCHED THE ENFVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT" ; 378ps pages; Environmental Classic...book focused on the poisons from insecticides, weed killers, and other common products as well as the use of sprays in agriculture, a practice that led to dangerous chemicals to the food source. Carson argued that those chemicals were more dangerous than radiation and that for the first time in history, humans were exposed to chemicals that stayed in their systems from birth to death. .

Mariner Books, 2002. 40th Anniversary ed. Softcover. Like New. 5x0x8. Silent Spring, released in 1962, offered the first shattering look at widespread ecological degradation and touched off an environmental awareness that still exists. Rachel Carson's book focused on the poisons from insecticides, weed killers, and other common products as well as the use of sprays in agriculture, a practice that led to dangerous chemicals to the food source. Carson argued that those chemicals were more dangerous than radiation and that for the first time in history, humans were exposed to chemicals that stayed in their systems from birth to death. Presented with thorough documentation, the book opened more than a few eyes about the dangers of the modern world and stands today as a landmark work. Rachel Louise Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was an American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist whose influential book Silent Spring and other writings are credited with advancing… Read More