journalism 53-4755J - Silent Spring:Journalism That Awoke the World

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Columbia College-Chicago

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Examines poetic, political and polemical elements of Rachel Carson's literary journalism as well as personal challenges the twentieth century writer faced. Her final work, Silent Spring, documented the ecological harm of DDT pesticide. Initially rejected by fifteen magazines, her investigative reportage went on to become an international bestseller. Despite harsh and often sexist criticism, her findings were confirmed by the U.S. government. Her expose helped rewrite federal laws and create the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 1 CRE DIT

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colum.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 663-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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