A compelling, copiously researched account of DDT in America ... A vitally important contribution to the ongoing discussion over the use of pesticides.
A thorough history of the U.S. government’s use of the chemical insecticide DDT ... Though many credit environmentalist Rachel Carson as having spearheaded anti-DDT efforts, Conis goes beyond that narrative to highlight the roles some less celebrated figures played ... Conis’s account is impressively researched, and her narrative carefully constructed. This is a worthy contribution to environmental history.
Through a collection of shocking narratives, historian Conis...tracks the history of DDT ... The author captivatingly examines decades of conflicting reports from scientists and government agencies regarding the pesticide’s toxicity ... [A] convincing, deeply researched, and disturbing survey ... An insightful, timely work.
