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frombethanysbookshelf's review
4.0
"Man has forgotten his origins and is blind to the very conditions that are more essential to his survival..."
Carson, who was a marine biologist and activist, dedicated a lot of her life to the study of synthetic pesticides and their damaging impact on the environment. In this short story, we see her explorations into how man-made pesticides have destroyed wildlife and have been a contributing factor in the ongoing climate crisis. Very informative and concise, she explains the obvious and less obvious effects they can have on the Earth and the chain of events this can trigger. Clear, informative and well ahead of it's time, this delves into one specific area that many of us probably haven't given much thought in the past.
Carson, who was a marine biologist and activist, dedicated a lot of her life to the study of synthetic pesticides and their damaging impact on the environment. In this short story, we see her explorations into how man-made pesticides have destroyed wildlife and have been a contributing factor in the ongoing climate crisis. Very informative and concise, she explains the obvious and less obvious effects they can have on the Earth and the chain of events this can trigger. Clear, informative and well ahead of it's time, this delves into one specific area that many of us probably haven't given much thought in the past.
claire60's review
4.0
As part of the new Penguin collection of classic ideas on the environment, this is an excerpt from Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Written in 1962, it is as timely, powerful and relevant today. She is a wonderful writer and this is clear, erudite and moving about the impact of pesticides. A wonderful introduction to her work and will hopefully help raise awareness of her writing and of the real issues affecting the environment.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.