000			01223nam a2200133Ia 4500
020			_a9780141184944
084			_2CC _aG:5
100			_aRACHEL CARSON
245			_aSilent spring
260			_c1963. _aUK _bPenguin/Random House
300			_a309p.
500			_aRachel Carson’s Silent Spring, published in 1962, was a landmark in the development of the modern environmental movement. It exposed the destruction of wildlife through the use of pesticides. Carson’s scientific perspective and rigor created a work of substantial depth and credibility that sparked widespread debate within the scientific community and the broader public about the effect of pesticides on the natural world. These discussions led to new policies that protect our air, our water, and, ultimately, our health and safety. Carson’s book promoted a paradigm shift in how chemists practice their discipline and helped to establish a new role for chemists in investigating the impact of human activity on the environment. The legacy of Silent Spring continues today in the chemistry community’s increased focus on green chemistry practices and the public’s heightened support for sustainability in all areas of our lives.
942			_cGEN _2CC
999			_c59396 _d59396