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...wish to compliment you for the straightforward and unemotional appraisal of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring...
Kudos for the objective analysis of pesticides. Far too many book reviewers have been impressed by Rachel Carson's lucidity rather than the substance of her new book. Pests kill ten times as much timber as forest fires do. Civilization has to live with careful use of pesticides, just as we must live with the automobile and other devices that can cause their toll through improper...
...professional zoologist, I have been profoundly disturbed by the disregard for the facts of the matter shown by so many other reviewers of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring. I was heartened to read your discussion of this book, an outstanding example of objective journalism at its finest. JOHN C. FRANDSEN Auburn...
...Most scientists with whom I have spoken are of the opinion that Miss Carson used facts in her book, although they undoubtedly were carefully selected to promote her point of view. Apparently it was her candid opinion that the pesticide situation would never reach the public unless she used Madison Avenue tactics...
...clear-thinking scientist is going to suggest eliminating the use of pesticides. However, they are going to pay more attention to weighing the pros and cons of elm v. robin type questions. Miss Carson has done her job well-stimulating thought, discussion and controversy...