This book argues that "the 'control of nature' is a phrase conceived in arrogance, born of the Neanderthal age of biology and philosophy" in its final chapter, "The Other Road.
After it was published, this book was attacked by the pamphlet "The Desolate Year." This book argues that "the 'control of nature' is a phrase conceived in arrogance, born of the Neanderthal age of biology and philosophy" in its final chapter, "The Other Road." Its third chapter criticizes the makers of "elixirs of death," and its first chapter, "A Fable for Tomorrow," describes an idyllic town attacked by a "strange blight," resulting in the destruction of birds. Upon being published in 1962, this book touched off a storm of criticism from companies like Cyanamid and Monsanto. For 10 points, name this book which argued that DDT and other pesticides destroy the ecosystem, written by Rachel Carson.
After it was published, this book was attacked by the pamphlet "The Desolate Year.
{Silent Spring}