Carson worked with numerous colleagues and contemporaries throughout her life as a scientist and a writer.

Among her colleagues were Marie Rodell, Carson’s literary agent from 1948 to her death in 1964, negotiating deals with publishers on Carson’s behalf. After Carson’s death, Rodell became her literary executor. As someone who persevered in partnership with Carson in the publication of her most challenging book Silent Spring, she was undeniably a support for Carson, albeit the relationship could be a purely professional.

Another colleague was Paul Brooks, Carson’s editor for many years at Houghton Mifflin. In her acknowledgement section in Silent Spring, Carson voiced gratitude for Brooks for his “steadfast encouragement over the years”, and his “skilled editorial judgement”.

From her numerous colleagues who helped her get her message to the world, Carson had undoubtedly received instrumental support, among other forms of social support. This was especially true in the publication of Silent Spring, which took place 2 decades after World War II and when industrialization was booming, and there was much concern for human and technological advancements rather than its adverse effects on the natural environment.