The Myth of Silent Spring

The Myth of Silent Spring Rethinking the Origins of American Environmentalism

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Publisher's Synopsis

Since its publication in 1962, Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring has often been celebrated as the catalyst that sparked an American environmental movement. Yet environmental consciousness and environmental protest in some regions of the United States date back to the nineteenth century, with the advent of industrial manufacturing and the consequent growth of cities. As these changes transformed people's lives, ordinary Americans came to recognize the connections between economic exploitation, social inequality, and environmental problems. As the modern age dawned, they turned to labor unions, sportsmen's clubs, racial and ethnic organizations, and community groups to respond to such threats accordingly. The Myth of Silent Spring tells this story. By challenging the canonical "songbirds and suburbs" interpretation associated with Carson and her work, the book gives readers a more accurate sense of the past and better prepares them for thinking and acting in the present.

Book information

ISBN: 9780520291348
Publisher: University of California Press
Imprint: University of California Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 363.700973
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 200
Weight: 242g
Height: 141mm
Width: 210mm
Spine width: 18mm