Silent Spring, 1962
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Artifact Overview
Silent Spring, by marine biologist Rachel Carson, sparked the environmental movements of the 1960s. It described how widespread pesticide use, in particular DDT, was harming and killing birds and other animals as well as threatening the health of humans. The book helped the general population understand the interconnected nature of ecosystems and how localized polluting affects larger natural systems.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1962
Creators
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time
Object ID
99.20.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Bookbinding (Process)
Printing (Process)
Color
Green
Yellow (Color)
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