Rachel Carson
Linda J. Lear
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Rachel Carson
Published
2009
Publisher
Mariner Books
Pages
634
ISBN-13
9780547238234
Description
By drawing on previously unavailable sources and on interviews with those who knew her, Linda Lear gives a compelling portrait of this heroic woman, illuminating the origin of her connection with nature and of her determination to save what she loved. Lear reveals the unexpected influence of Carson's early experience with industrial pollution and examines her life-changing encounter with the possibility of global extinction in the frightening days of the early Cold War. The book follows Carson's efforts to become a marine biologist at a time when women were unwelcome in the academic community. It shows how her connections with nature were confirmed and strengthened through her work as a government scientist and editor, where her views about the potential dangers of synthetic chemical pesticides evolved. By the late 1950s, Carson had transformed colorless government research into three brilliant, popular books about the sea, including The Sea Around Us, and had become the most respected science writer in America. Rachel Carson challenged the culture of her time and, in the process, shaped a powerful social movement that altered the course of American history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rachel Carson?
This edition of Rachel Carson has approximately 634 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rachel Carson?
For most readers, Rachel Carson typically takes between 13h 13m and 8h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 158,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 158,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Rachel Carson?
The estimated word count for Rachel Carson is approximately 158,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rachel Carson?
Rachel Carson was written by Linda J. Lear.
When was Rachel Carson published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.