War and Nature

Fighting Humans and Insects with Chemicals from World War I to Silent Spring

Autor*innen

• Edmund Russell

Parameter

• 336 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Historische Romane
• Sachliteratur
• Schule

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Exploring the convergence of chemical warfare and pest control, this book delves into the historical developments and ethical implications of chemical agents used in both military and agricultural contexts during the twentieth century. It highlights the innovations in chemical technology and the unintended consequences that arose from their dual use, providing a critical examination of how these practices have shaped public health and environmental policies.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Einband: Hardcover