The Legacy of Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’

The Legacy of Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’

3 Aug, Thu 6:00PM The Legacy of Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’
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Janine K.
Talk | A talk or slide show presentation.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Educational | A trip where the leader will focus on teaching or training.Why is Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring (1962) hailed as one of the most influential books of the 20th Century heralding in the modern environment movement? Why was Silent Spring so ferociously attacked when it was first published? How did Silent Spring lead to improved environmental legislation not only in the United States, but around the world? How is Rachel Carson’s message relevant today?
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From: 3 Aug 2017, 6:00PM 2017-08-03 18:00:00 2017-08-03 20:00:00 Australia/Sydney NPA Talk, The Legacy of Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ Please check and update times and meeting location. Get latest information at https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?activities=the-legacy-of-rachel-carsons-silent-spring-at-wea-sydney Why is Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring (1962) hailed as one of the most influential books of the 20th Century heralding in the modern environment movement? Why was Silent Spring so ferociously attacked when it was first published? How did Silent Spring lead to improved environmental legislation not only in the United States, but around the world? How is Rachel Carson’s message relevant today? Entry $35. Bookings essential. Contact WEA, SYDNEY Ph: (02) 9264 2781 E: info@weasydney.nsw.edu.au www.weasydney.com.au The Legacy of Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ NPA | Janine Kitson

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