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"Carson's book has changed the world". ("The Times"). Impassioned, poetic and brilliantly written, "Silent Spring" is now recognized as one of the ... More

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Silent Spring spurred revolutionary changes in government policy toward the environment and made the word "ecology" a part of everyone's vocabulary. ... More

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For use in schools and libraries only. Discusses the reckless annihilation of fish and birds by the use of pesticides, and warns of the possible ... More

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With our "green revolution" gearing up on all fronts, there couldn't be a timelier book than Understanding Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Written at ... More

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The 1962 edition publication of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring generated unprecedented concern about the environmental and health problems ... More

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First published in 1962, this book was instrumental in launching the environmental movement and spurred changes in laws affecting air, land, and ... More

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Nontarget Effects of Biological Control is the first book of its kind. The environmental safety of biological control has come under scrutin y due to ... More

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Some introduced species just naturally drive out native plants and animals from their environments. This captivating book acquaints readers with some ... More

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Over the past ten years an increasing number of field entomologists and farmers have recognized that conservation of natural enemies is important to ... More

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Widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement when published 50 years ago, Rachel Carson s Silent Spring had a profound impact on ... More

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On our side, a vast arsenal of chemical pesticides. On their side? They don't have a side, the pests who must do nature's bidding. This is our war, ... More

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A comprehensive and practical "how-to" training manual for wildlife control operators that focuses on the best practices for wildlife control and the ... More

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Since World War II, the Green Revolution has boosted agricultural production in Latin America and other parts of the Third World, with money, ... More

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In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the characteristics, uses and health implications of pesticides. Topics discussed ... More

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"Invasive Species" brings together in a single volume new information from leading scientists around the world on approaches to controlling and ... More

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Integrating ecotoxicological concepts across a range of hierarchical levels, this resource focuses on the paradigms and fundamental themes of ... More

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The author presents a balanced case concerning the advantages and disadvantages of the chemical control of pests, using a wide variety of examples in ... More

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"Background on Rachel Carson; The Environment in Silent Spring; Contemporary Perspectives on the Environment"--

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Written by experts, Exposure Analysis is the first complete resource in the emerging scientific discipline of exposure analysis. A comprehensive ... More

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This work brings together over 30 contributors with expertise in a variety of disciplines related to the topic. Although efforts continue toward ... More

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