Rachel Carson
Rachel Louise Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-born zoologist and biologist whose landmark book, Silent Spring, is often credited with having launched the global environmental movement. Silent Spring had an immense effect in the United States, where it spurred a reversal in national pesticide policy.
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May 27 - 1907 - April 14 - 1964 - Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - Zoologist - Biologist - Silent Spring - Environmental movement - United States - Pesticide
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Early life and education |
| ► | Early career and publications |
| ► | Environmental activism and Silent Spring |
| ► | Carson's legacy |
| ► | Relationship with Dorothy Freeman |
| ► | Further reading |
| ► | External links |
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