The controversy -- The circle of evidence -- The flow of knowledge -- The uncertain defenders -- A light at the end of the road
Summary
"Shows that the battle against the indiscriminate use of pesticides which Silent spring began has been bitter ... gives a disturbing & engrossing account of the storm following publication of Rachel Carson's book; the attempts of chemical manufacturers to discredit the book & its author; the eventual worldwide protest as evidence mounted against indiscriminate use of DDT [&] ... chlorinated hydrocarbons that do not break down"--Jacket
