The Way: An Ecological World-View - Brossura

Goldsmith, Edward

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ISBN 10: 0820333522 ISBN 13: 9780820333526

Casa editrice: Univ of Georgia Pr, 2008

Riassunto

First published in 1992, The Way is Edward Goldsmith's magnum opus. In it, he proposes that the stability and integrity of humans depend on the preservation of the balance of natural systems surrounding the individual--family, community, society, ecosystem, and the ecosphere itself. Portraying life processes and ecological thinking as holistic, Goldsmith calls for a paradigm shift away from the reductionist approach of modern science.

The basic belief in the whole was at the heart of the worldview of primal, earth-oriented societies, as manifested by the Tao of the ancient Chinese, the R'ta of Vedic India, the Asha of the Avestas, and the Sedaq of the tribal Hebrews. The Way was the path taken to maintain the critical order of the cosmos. Echoing the way of traditional cultures, Goldsmith presents an all-embracing, coherent worldview that promotes more harmonious and sustainable practices capable of satisfying real biological, social, ecological, and spiritual needs.

Revised to include a glossary, index, bibliographic notes, and several updated chapters, this is a major work by one of our boldest and most promising thinkers.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Edward Goldsmith has been a leading international campaigner on environmental issues for more than thirty years. Winner of the Right Livelihood Award, he is the founding editor of The Ecologist, author of fifteen books, and coeditor of The Case Against the Global Economy.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Univ of Georgia Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0820333522
• ISBN 13: 9780820333526
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 541