The Truth About DDT and Silent Spring
Published in September 1962, ‘Silent Spring’ was a phenomenal success. As a literary work, it was a masterpiece, and as such, received rave reviews everywhere. Deeply moved by Carson’s poignant depiction of a lifeless future, millions of well-meaning people rallied to her banner. Virtually at a stroke, environmentalism grew from a narrow aristocratic cult into a crusading liberal mass movement. While excellent literature, however, ‘Silent Spring’ was very poor science.
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