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Silent Spring

By: Rachel Carson
Narrated by: Susie Berneis
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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 and expresses passionate concern for the future of the planet and all the life inhabiting it, calling on us all to act responsibly, carefully, and as stewards of the living earth. Additionally, she suggests that all democracies and liberal societies must operate in a way that allows individuals and groups to question what their governments have permitted to be put into the environment. An instant best seller that was read by President Kennedy during the summer of 1962, this classic remains one of the best introductions to the complicated and controversial subject.

©1962, 2002 Rachel Carson (P)2018 Dreamscape Media, LLC Conservation Environment Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Science
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This book is a stellar achievement in our historical understanding of science, toxicology, and health. Anyone with an interest in health, holistic health, biology, biochemistry, government policy, industrial cover-ups, and environmental affairs needs to listen to this book!

Pivotal book!

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This subject is as relevant today as it was when it was first published. Sadly we have not heeded the warnings so passionately and scientifically stated by Ms. Carson. It shoukd make us all think carefully about the use of chemicals in our everyday lives.

A must read for all.

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A must read for every citizen to understand the modern experimental paradigm we are living in.

Required reading

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Having lived thru a number of the events of witch she speakes in ignorance of their effects, I am now mindful of my actions. I am not ruled by fear and fearmongers. Conscious that the earth is covered with ONE biomass, I do not act on my small bit thoughtlessly.

A wonderful heads up for life.

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It's perfectly sensible how this book could have started the modern environmentalism movement. A must read!

Eye-opening

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This book is as important today as it was when originally written. The author did a wonderful job communicating scientific examples and the impact chemicals have on the environment, wildlife, and ultimately us.

Environmental wake up call

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In a world full of chemicals, this piece is still just as revelant as it was when Rachel Carson wrote it. The speaker has a soothing voice and speaks with passion. There wasn't a single chapter that didn't give me goosebumps. I recomend this book to every entomologist, grower, agriculturalist, and chemical company.

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss The Lorax

Truly Enlightening Inspiration

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After 2 hardcover readings and listening to this Audible version, I still feel the relevance of Rachel Carson’s writing. Excellent!!

My first read was a student in college in the 60’s. The depth of her knowledge and research efforts are clearly exhibited in her book.

Unfortunately our collective behavior regarding chemicals, pesticides, radiation, still needs serious attention/work.

A Great (And Somewhat Painful) Reminder Of What Our Species Is Capable Of

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