Danielle answers “Why not read "The False Crises of Rachel...”

Winfield Sterling asked this question about Silent Spring:

Why not read "The False Crises of Rachel Carson: Silent Spring at 50" for a critique of this badly flawed book?

Danielle The Dewey call # for the book is 363.738. This Dewey area is geared toward "Social problems & social services" “Specific social problems and services …moreThe Dewey call # for the book is 363.738. This Dewey area is geared toward "Social problems & social services" “Specific social problems and services “ “Measures to prevent, protect against, limit effects of problems”. "Protective measures". In other words, the message behind SILENT SPRING is about solving an issue that was/is occuring. There's no question about these issues happening, the question is how to solve the effects. Rachel Carson (1907-1964) offers solutions and in 1962 documented and wrote about environmental science in a way that was interesting to the science community and to the layman. The book has the merit of continuing to be an award-winning book, a popular read and galvanizes those interested in pursuing a solution. A professor recommended Silent Spring to me in 1978, and the book continues to receive awards and translations.
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