On a farther shore : the life and legacy of Rachel Carson / William Souder.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Souder, William, 1949-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964.

Carson, Rachel.

Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964. Silent spring.

Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964--Influence.

Marine biologists--United States--Biography.

Marine biologists.

Naturalists--United States--Biography.

Naturalists.

Environmental ethics.

History.

Pesticides--Environmental aspects.

Science writers.

United States.

Environmentalists--United States--Biography.

Environmentalists.

Science writers--United States--Biography.

Pesticides--Environmental aspects--United States--History.

Pesticides.

Environmentalism--United States--History.

Environmentalism.

Environmental ethics--United States--History.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

496 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Crown, [2012]

Summary:

Marking the Golden anniversary of Rachel Carson's seminal environmental tome, Silent Spring, Souder pays tribute with this extensively researched biographical account of Carson, one of the most important environmental writers of our time. Silent Spring decried the use of DDT, among other chemicals and pesticides, and changed the face of the environmental movement, even garnering the attention of President Kennedy. Carson's legacy influenced modern environmental policy and regulation and Souder highlights this while meticulously detailing the private author's story. The book is divided into two sections, the first detailing recounting Carson's life around the time of the publication of Water World and the second focusing on the time and impact of Silent Spring. Includes a section of b&w photos. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Scott fund bookplate.

ISBN:

9780307462206 ;