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Although written in the 60’s, the content is even more relevant today. The book is easy to read even though it gives lots of scientific data and chemical property information. The worry is, that even though the concern expressed about widespread pollution in all its forms was clearly expressed in the book, nothing much has been done to reduce it. We are rapidly getting to the point of no return. Scary reading!
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Even 70 years on this remains hugely prescient and a really important read. The Penguin Modern Classics edition includes thoughtful introductions which illuminate the context and the continuing relevance.
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The book everyone should read if you want to see where we’ve come from and think about the cancer causing weed killers that are currently used in our cities.
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This 60 year old book is as fresh as a daisy and compelling in it’s subject matter. Read it!
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This book I believe started the environmental movement by highlighting the abuse of the environment with chemicals used indescriminately. It is therefore a very important work.
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