과학 논픽션 문학으로서 “침묵의 봄”의 의의 = The Significance of “Silent Spring” as Science Nonfiction Literature

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

"Silent Spring" is an exemplary work of ‘science nonfiction literature’ that successfully combines science and literature. Rachel Carson uses scientific evidence to persuade her readers and a variety of literary techniques to engage them. Carson masterfully intertwines scientific truths with her literary and poetic sensibilities, underscored by a profound ecological consciousness. By analyzing the criticisms of “Silent Spring” that appear in “Silent Spring at 50,” this paper seeks to more objectively evaluate Carson's arguments and explore the way forward for the genre of science nonfiction literature. The analysis reveals that some criticisms of Carson may be ascribed to the limitations of her era, while some other critiques appear unjust, given that Carson's focus diverged from that of her critics. Still other criticisms are unfairly directed at Carson. The paper suggests that Carson's work could have better exemplified scientific discourse by embracing the possibility of error and avoiding overly simplistic binary logic. By employing Carson as a reflective model, future generations can improve their ability to merge science and literature.

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