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| name = Rachel Carson | | name = Rachel Carson | ||
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| birth_date = May 27, 1907 | | birth_date = May 27, 1907 | ||
| birth_place = Springdale, Pennsylvania, U.S. | | birth_place = Springdale, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||
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'''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) | '''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) challenged the practices of agricultural scientists and the government, and called for a change in the way humankind viewed the natural world. | ||
== Early Life and Education == | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Rachel Carson was born in [[Springdale, Pennsylvania]] | Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907, in [[Springdale, Pennsylvania]]. She developed a love for nature from a young age, exploring the forests and streams around her family’s farm. Carson attended the [[Pennsylvania College for Women]] (now Chatham University), where she graduated magna cum laude in 1929. She then pursued graduate studies in zoology and genetics at [[Johns Hopkins University]]. | ||
== Career == | == 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]]. | 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]]. Her early work involved writing radio scripts and educational materials about marine life. She published her first book, ''Under the Sea-Wind'', in 1941, which was followed by ''The Sea Around Us'' in 1951, a bestseller that won her the [[National Book Award]]. | ||
[[File:Rachel_Carson_Conducts_Marine_Biology_Research_with_Bob_Hines.jpg|thumb|Rachel Carson conducting marine biology research with Bob Hines]] | |||
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== | == Silent Spring and Environmental Impact == | ||
Carson's most influential work, ''Silent Spring'', was published in 1962. The book highlighted the dangers of pesticide use, particularly [[DDT]], and its detrimental effects on the environment. ''Silent Spring'' is often credited with launching the modern environmental movement, leading to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides, and the eventual establishment of the [[U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]]. | |||
== Legacy == | == Personal Life and Legacy == | ||
Carson never married and lived a private life, focusing on her writing and research. She battled breast cancer during the last years of her life, passing away on April 14, 1964, in [[Silver Spring, Maryland]]. Her legacy continues to inspire environmentalists and conservationists around the world. | |||
[[File:RachelCarsonHomestead.jpg|thumb|Rachel Carson Homestead in Springdale, Pennsylvania]] | |||
== Honors and Awards == | |||
Carson received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the [[Presidential Medal of Freedom]] posthumously awarded by President [[Jimmy Carter]] in 1980. Her influence is seen in the establishment of the [[Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge]] in Maine and the [[Rachel Carson Homestead]] in Pennsylvania, which is now a museum dedicated to her life and work. | |||
[[File:Rachel_Carson_House_MD1.jpg|thumb|Rachel Carson House in Silver Spring, Maryland]] | |||
== Also see == | == Also see == | ||
* [[Silent Spring]] | |||
* [[Environmental movement]] | * [[Environmental movement]] | ||
* [[DDT]] | * [[DDT]] | ||
* [[Marine biology]] | * [[Marine biology]] | ||
* [[Conservation biology]] | * [[Conservation biology]] | ||
== References == | |||
* Lear, Linda. ''Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature''. Henry Holt and Company, 1997. | |||
* Carson, Rachel. ''Silent Spring''. Houghton Mifflin, 1962. | |||
{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
[[Category:American biologists]] | [[Category:American marine biologists]] | ||
[[Category:American environmentalists]] | [[Category:American environmentalists]] | ||
[[Category:1907 births]] | [[Category:1907 births]] | ||
[[Category:1964 deaths]] | [[Category:1964 deaths]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:48, 10 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) challenged the practices of agricultural scientists and the government, and called for a change in the way humankind viewed the natural world.
Early Life and Education[edit]
Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907, in Springdale, Pennsylvania. She developed a love for nature from a young age, exploring the forests and streams around her family’s farm. Carson attended the Pennsylvania College for Women (now Chatham University), where she graduated magna cum laude in 1929. She then pursued graduate studies in zoology and genetics at Johns Hopkins University.
Career[edit]
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. Her early work involved writing radio scripts and educational materials about marine life. She published her first book, Under the Sea-Wind, in 1941, which was followed by The Sea Around Us in 1951, a bestseller that won her the National Book Award.
Silent Spring and Environmental Impact[edit]
Carson's most influential work, Silent Spring, was published in 1962. The book highlighted the dangers of pesticide use, particularly DDT, and its detrimental effects on the environment. Silent Spring is often credited with launching the modern environmental movement, leading to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides, and the eventual establishment of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Personal Life and Legacy[edit]
Carson never married and lived a private life, focusing on her writing and research. She battled breast cancer during the last years of her life, passing away on April 14, 1964, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Her legacy continues to inspire environmentalists and conservationists around the world.
Honors and Awards[edit]
Carson received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously awarded by President Jimmy Carter in 1980. Her influence is seen in the establishment of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Maine and the Rachel Carson Homestead in Pennsylvania, which is now a museum dedicated to her life and work.
Also see[edit]
References[edit]
- Lear, Linda. Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature. Henry Holt and Company, 1997.
- Carson, Rachel. Silent Spring. Houghton Mifflin, 1962.
