Science

Brief article on "Silent Spring" argues that "many of the concerns Carson raised were unfounded."

Finds the legacy of the book "troubling," particularly in regard to carcinogenic effects of pesticides.

Al Gore's introduction to the 1994 edition of "Silent Spring."

The positive influence of "Silent Spring."

Review of "Silent Spring."

Discusses how supporters and critics assess Carson's influential book. From the Web site of the PBS TV series Frontline.