Silent Spring at 50
Roger Meiners, Pierre Desrochers, Andrew P. MorrissA team of national experts explores Silent Spring's historical context, the science it was built on, and the policy consequences of its core ideas
Pierre Desrochers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment at the University of Toronto Mississauga and a 2009 PERC Julian Simon Fellow. His research interests include economic development, technological innovation, business-environment interface, energy policy and food policy.
A team of national experts explores Silent Spring's historical context, the science it was built on, and the policy consequences of its core ideas
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