9780141184944 - Silent Spring: Rachel Carson (Penguin Modern Classics) de Carson, Rachel (36 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Now recognized as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, Silent Spring exposed the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides Rachel Carson's Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of pesticides, spurring revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Despite condemnation in the press and heavy-handed attempts by the chemical industry to ban the book, Carson succeeded in creating a new public awareness of the environment which led to changes in government and inspired the ecological movement. It is thanks to this book, and the help of many environmentalists, that harmful pesticides such as DDT were banned from use in the US and countries around the world.This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Lord Shackleton, a preface by World Wildlife Fund founder Julian Huxley, and an afterword by Carson's biographer Linda Lear.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. 'Carson's books brought ecology into popular consciousness' -- Daily TelegraphNow recognized as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, SILENT SPRING exposed the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. Despite condemnation in the press and heavy-handed attempts by the chemical industry to ban the book, Rachel carson succeeded in creating a new public awareness of the environment which led to changes in government and inspired the ecological movement. Exposes the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. This book aims to creates public awareness of the environment. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Reprint. Fine paperback copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright and clean. Physical description; 323 pages; 20 cm. Originally published: Boston, Mass.: Houghton Mifflin, 1962. Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-307) and index. Subjects; Pesticides toxicology and wildlife. Insect pests. Biological control. Pesticides Environmental aspects. Ecology. Conservation of Natural Resources. 1 Kg.

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Condición: New. Exposes the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. This book aims to creates public awareness of the environment. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: RNK; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 232. 2000. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condición: New. Exposes the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. This book aims to creates public awareness of the environment. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: RNK; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 232. 2000. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . .

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Condición: Aceptable. : En 'Primavera silenciosa', Rachel Carson expone la destrucción de la vida silvestre causada por el uso indiscriminado de pesticidas. Este libro revolucionario despertó la conciencia pública sobre los peligros ambientales y humanos de estos químicos, impulsando cambios significativos en las leyes y inspirando el movimiento ecologista. A pesar de la controversia inicial y los intentos de la industria química por desacreditarlo, 'Primavera silenciosa' sigue siendo una obra fundamental en la lucha por la protección del medio ambiente y la salud pública. EAN: 9780141184944 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Ciencias|Ciencia Ficción|Tecnología|Salud y Bienestar Título: Silent Spring Autor: Rachel Carson Editorial: Penguin Classics Idioma: en Páginas: 336 Formato: tapa blanda.

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Reprint. Fine paperback copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright and clean. Physical description; 323 pages; 20 cm. Originally published: Boston, Mass.: Houghton Mifflin, 1962. Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-307) and index. Subjects; Pesticides toxicology and wildlife. Insect pests. Biological control. Pesticides Environmental aspects. Ecology. Conservation of Natural Resources. 1 Kg.

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Now recognized as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, Silent Spring exposed the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides Rachel Carson's Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of pesticides, spurring revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Despite condemnation in the press and heavy-handed attempts by the chemical industry to ban the book, Carson succeeded in creating a new public awareness of the environment which led to changes in government and inspired the ecological movement. It is thanks to this book, and the help of many environmentalists, that harmful pesticides such as DDT were banned from use in the US and countries around the world.This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Lord Shackleton, a preface by World Wildlife Fund founder Julian Huxley, and an afterword by Carson's biographer Linda Lear. 308 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Now recognized as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, Silent Spring exposed the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides Rachel Carson's Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of pesticides, spurring revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Despite condemnation in the press and heavy-handed attempts by the chemical industry to ban the book, Carson succeeded in creating a new public awareness of the environment which led to changes in government and inspired the ecological movement. It is thanks to this book, and the help of many environmentalists, that harmful pesticides such as DDT were banned from use in the US and countries around the world.This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Lord Shackleton, a preface by World Wildlife Fund founder Julian Huxley, and an afterword by Carson's biographer Linda Lear. 308 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Rachel Carson (1907-64) wanted to be a writer for as long as she could remember. Her first book, Under the Sea Wind, appeared in 1941. Silent Spring, which alerted the world to the dangers of the misuse of pesticides, was published in 1962. Carson's articles on natural history appeared in the Atlantic Monthly, the New Yorker, Reader's Digest and Holiday. An ardent ecologist and preservationist, Carson warned against the dumping of atomic waste at sea and predicted global warming. The Edge of the Sea, which completed her biography of the sea, is also published in Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics. Rachel Carson died of cancer at the age of 56.

Paperback. Rachel Carson, Penguin Books Ltd. 'Carson's books brought ecology into popular consciousness' -- Daily TelegraphNow recognized as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, SILENT SPRING exposed the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. Despite condemnation in the press and heavy-handed attempts by the chemical industry to ban the book, Rachel carson succeeded in creating a new public awareness of the environment which led to changes in government and inspired the ecological movement.Rachel Carson (1907-1964) spent most of her professional life as a marine biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. By the late 1950s, she had written three lyrical, popular books about the sea, including the best-selling The Sea Around Us. An ardent ecologist and preservationist, Carson warned against the dumping of atomic waste at sea and predicted global warming. Silent Spring, which alerted the world to the dangers of the misuse of pesticides, was written against formidable personal odds. With its publication in 1962, Carson shaped a powerful social movement that has altered the course of history. Paperback.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. 'Carson's books brought ecology into popular consciousness' -- Daily TelegraphNow recognized as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, SILENT SPRING exposed the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. Despite condemnation in the press and heavy-handed attempts by the chemical industry to ban the book, Rachel carson succeeded in creating a new public awareness of the environment which led to changes in government and inspired the ecological movement. Exposes the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. This book aims to creates public awareness of the environment. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. 'Carson's books brought ecology into popular consciousness' -- Daily TelegraphNow recognized as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, SILENT SPRING exposed the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. Despite condemnation in the press and heavy-handed attempts by the chemical industry to ban the book, Rachel carson succeeded in creating a new public awareness of the environment which led to changes in government and inspired the ecological movement. Exposes the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. This book aims to creates public awareness of the environment. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Condición: New. Exposes the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides. This book aims to creates public awareness of the environment.Now recognized as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, Silent Spring exposed .