Saint Rachel
Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: Christof Mauch’s discussion explores the global impact and enduring legacy of Rachel Carson’s seminal work Silent Spring. Contrary to hagiographic views of Carson as a saint or prophet, Mauch argues that her influence transcends mere anxiety over pesticides in the nuclear age. Carson’s ability to resonate globally, from debates in the British House of Lords to educational initiatives in Cuba and environmental activism in Trinidad, underscores her universal relevance. Through compelling language and ethical persuasion, Carson bridged scientific analysis with poetic advocacy, urging a holistic view of humanity within the natural world. Mauch reflects on Carson’s prophetic narrative style, likening it to biblical prophecy, and posits that her teachings continue to guide environmental discourse amidst contemporary challenges like global warming and biodiversity loss.
Source: Universitätsbibliothek der LMU
DOI: 10.5282/rcc/10080
Author: Mauch, Christof
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7135226279
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