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[[ | [[File:RachelCarsonHomestead.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Rachel Carson Conducts Marine Biology Research with Bob Hines.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Rachel Carson House MD1.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Silent Spring Book-of-the-Month-Club edition.JPG|thumb]] {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Rachel Carson | |||
| birth_date = May 27, 1907 | |||
| birth_place = Springdale, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |||
| death_date = April 14, 1964 | |||
| death_place = Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. | |||
| occupation = Marine biologist, author, conservationist | |||
| notable_works = ''Silent Spring'' | |||
}} | |||
'''Rachel Louise Carson''' (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was an American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose work is credited with advancing the global environmental movement. Her book ''[[Silent Spring]]'' (1962) is often cited as a pivotal moment in the history of environmental science and policy. | |||
== Early Life and Education == | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Rachel | Rachel Carson was born in [[Springdale, Pennsylvania]], and developed a love for nature from a young age. She attended the [[Pennsylvania College for Women]] (now [[Chatham University]]), where she initially studied English but later switched to biology. Carson graduated magna cum laude in 1929 and went on to pursue graduate studies at [[Johns Hopkins University]], earning a master's degree in zoology in 1932. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Carson began her career as a biologist with the [[U.S. Bureau of Fisheries]] | Carson began her career as a marine biologist with the [[U.S. Bureau of Fisheries]], which later became the [[U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service]]. She wrote radio scripts and articles for newspapers and magazines, eventually becoming the editor-in-chief of all publications for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. | ||
=== Writing and Publications === | |||
Carson's first book, ''Under the Sea-Wind'' (1941), was a natural history of marine life. Her second book, ''The Sea Around Us'' (1951), became a bestseller and won the [[National Book Award]]. This success allowed her to focus on writing full-time. | |||
== Silent Spring | === ''Silent Spring'' === | ||
Carson | In 1962, Carson published ''Silent Spring'', a groundbreaking work that challenged the practices of agricultural scientists and the government, and called for a change in the way humankind viewed the natural world. The book focused on the dangers of [[pesticides]], particularly [[DDT]], and their impact on the environment and human health. ''Silent Spring'' is credited with inspiring the modern environmental movement, leading to the eventual establishment of the [[U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA). | ||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
Rachel Carson's work has had a lasting impact on | Rachel Carson's work has had a lasting impact on environmental policy and awareness. Her efforts led to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides, and she is often regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of environmentalism. Carson's legacy continues to inspire environmentalists and scientists around the world. | ||
== | == Also see == | ||
* [[Environmental movement]] | * [[Environmental movement]] | ||
* [[DDT]] | * [[DDT]] | ||
* [[Environmental Protection Agency]] | * [[U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]] | ||
* [[Marine biology]] | * [[Marine biology]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Conservation biology]] | ||
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[[Category:American biologists]] | |||
[[Category:American environmentalists]] | |||
[[Category:American women writers]] | |||
[[Category:1907 births]] | [[Category:1907 births]] | ||
[[Category:1964 deaths]] | [[Category:1964 deaths]] | ||
Revision as of 15:43, 9 December 2024
Rachel Louise Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was an American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose work is credited with advancing the global environmental movement. Her book Silent Spring (1962) is often cited as a pivotal moment in the history of environmental science and policy.
Early Life and Education
Rachel Carson was born in Springdale, Pennsylvania, and developed a love for nature from a young age. She attended the Pennsylvania College for Women (now Chatham University), where she initially studied English but later switched to biology. Carson graduated magna cum laude in 1929 and went on to pursue graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, earning a master's degree in zoology in 1932.
Career
Carson began her career as a marine biologist with the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries, which later became the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She wrote radio scripts and articles for newspapers and magazines, eventually becoming the editor-in-chief of all publications for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Writing and Publications
Carson's first book, Under the Sea-Wind (1941), was a natural history of marine life. Her second book, The Sea Around Us (1951), became a bestseller and won the National Book Award. This success allowed her to focus on writing full-time.
Silent Spring
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a groundbreaking work that challenged the practices of agricultural scientists and the government, and called for a change in the way humankind viewed the natural world. The book focused on the dangers of pesticides, particularly DDT, and their impact on the environment and human health. Silent Spring is credited with inspiring the modern environmental movement, leading to the eventual establishment of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Legacy
Rachel Carson's work has had a lasting impact on environmental policy and awareness. Her efforts led to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides, and she is often regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of environmentalism. Carson's legacy continues to inspire environmentalists and scientists around the world.
