3. What book brought the public's attention to damage caused by pollution in the early 1960s? A. Silent Spring B. Catcher in the Rye C. Unsafe at any Speed D. The Jungle

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QUESTION POSTED AT 16/04/2020 - 06:21 PM

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I believe the answer is D. The Jungle is full of pictures and descriptions of the streets and homes during the 60s that were so utterly polluted by society. Hope it helped!
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