This collection of reactionary essays reflects on the influence of Rachel Carson's landmark environmental text, Silent Spring. They consider Carson's life and the circumstances surrounding its publication, but also the public reaction to the book. The collection is published through the CATO Institute and reflects their libertarian ideological commitment to free-market economics. Most of the essays criticize how Carson differently values the environment, economic motivations, and her ecological criticisms of the economically profitable green revolution. Topics include ecological management, the agricultural revolution during the 1950s, the false promise of federalization, and the over-simplification of risk. Annotation 2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
