Rachel Carson : marine biologist and winner of the National Book Award / / Meghan Rock
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| Autore: |
Rock Meghan
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| Titolo: |
Rachel Carson : marine biologist and winner of the National Book Award / / Meghan Rock
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| Pubblicazione: | New York : , : Cavendish Square, , 2017 |
| �2017 | |
| Edizione: | First edition. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (128 pages) : illustrations (some color), portraits |
| Disciplina: | 570.92 |
| Soggetto topico: | Biologists - United States |
| Environmentalists - United States | |
| Women biologists - United States | |
| Women conservationists - United States | |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | 1. Early life and education -- 2. Rachel Carson's times -- 3. Rachel Carson's field of study -- 4. Contemporaries, criticisms, and controversies -- 5. Rachel Carson's impact and legacy. |
| Sommario/riassunto: | This book explores the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Rachel Carson (1907-1964), a marine biologist who became a dedicated conservationist. Her lauded book Silent Spring turned her into a household name, and her environmental writings influenced generations. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Rachel Carson |
| ISBN: | 1-5026-2320-X |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910158619403321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Serie:
Women in science (Cavendish Square Publishing LLC)