Silent Spring

Description

A classic, recognized as one of the most influential books of the 20th century, and which launched the environment movement. It led to the banning of chemicals like DDT in the USA, and the setting up of the US Environment Protection Agency. Four decades later in India, we are still extensively using highly toxic chemicals that are eliminating benign and helpful creatures like earthworms, bees, fish and frogs, while stimulating the evolution of more resistant and virulent pests.