| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 264 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-251) and index. |
| Summary |
This text sets Rachel Carson's study 'Silent Spring' in the context of the twentieth century, reconsiders her achievement, and analyses its legacy in light of toxic chemical use and regulation today. The book examines the history of pesticide development alongside the evolution of the science of toxicology and tracks legislation governing exposure to chemicals across the twentieth century. It affirms the brilliance of Carson's careful scientific interpretations drawing on data from university and government toxicologists. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Pesticides -- Toxicology.
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Pesticides -- Toxicology. |
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Pesticides -- Environmental aspects.
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Pesticides -- Environmental aspects. |
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Pesticides -- History.
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Pesticides. |
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History. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Davis, Frederick Rowe. Banned 0300205171 (DLC) 2014944393 (OCoLC)877369940 |
| ISBN |
9780300210378 (electronic book) |
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030021037X (electronic book) |
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9780300205176 (print) |
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0300205171 |
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