Simple in Means, Rich in Ends
Title | Simple in Means, Rich in Ends PDF eBook |
Author | Bill Devall |
Publisher | Merlin Press |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 1990-01-01 |
Genre | Deep ecology |
ISBN | 9781854250230 |
Simple in Means, Rich in Ends
Title | Simple in Means, Rich in Ends PDF eBook |
Author | Bill Devall |
Publisher | |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
Bill Devall's Deep Ecology
Title | Bill Devall's Deep Ecology PDF eBook |
Author | Travis Arthur Byrne |
Publisher | |
Pages | 214 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Deep ecology |
ISBN |
The Ecology of Wisdom
Title | The Ecology of Wisdom PDF eBook |
Author | Arne Naess |
Publisher | Catapult |
Pages | 334 |
Release | 2009-05-01 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1582439974 |
A founder of the Deep Ecology Movement, Arne Naess' has produced articles on environmentalism that have provided unmatched inspiration for ecologists, philosophers, and activists worldwide. This collection amasses a definitive group of Naess' most important works in which he calls for nonviolent, cooperative action to protect the Earth. Rich with observations, insights, and anecdotes, Naess' writings draw from Eastern religious practices, Gandhian nonviolent direct action, and Spinozan unity systems. Playful and compassionate in tone, Ecology of Wisdom showcases Naess' exceptional enthusiasm, wit, and spiritual fascination with nature, while educating each of us about the steps we must take to rescue the planet and illuminating the relevance of this important environmental advocate.
Living Richly in an Age of Limits
Title | Living Richly in an Age of Limits PDF eBook |
Author | Bill Devall |
Publisher | Gibbs Smith Publishers |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
Devall's first book, Deep Ecology, explained the deep, long-range ecology philosophy. His next book, Simple in Means, Rich in Ends, discussed suggestions for putting the philosophy to work. Now comes a progress report focusing on practical suggestions for modifications that can enrich our lifestyles without hurting the rest of the world.
The Deep Ecology Movement
Title | The Deep Ecology Movement PDF eBook |
Author | Alan Drengson |
Publisher | North Atlantic Books |
Pages | 329 |
Release | 1995-02-02 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1556431988 |
Deep ecology, a term coined by noted Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess, is a worldwide grassroots environmental movement that seeks to redress the shallow and piecemeal approache of technology-based ecology. Its followers share a profund respect for the earth's interrelated natural systems and a sense of urgency about the need to make profound cultural and social changes in order to respore and sustain the long-term health of the planet. This comprehensive introduction to the Deep Ecology movement brings tgether Naess' groundbreaking work with essays by environmental thinkers and activists responding to and expanding on its philosophical and practical aspects. Contributors include George Sessions, Gary Snyder, Alan Drengson, Dll Devall, Freya Matthews, Warwick Fox, David Rothenberg, Michael E. Zimmerman, Patsy Hallen, Dolores LaChapelle, Pat Fleming, Joanna Macy, John Rodman, and Andrew Mclaughlin. The Authrs offer diverse viewpoints- from ecofeminist, scientific, and purely philosophical approaches to Christian, Buddhist, and Gandhian-based principles. Their essays show how social, technological, psychological, philosophical, and institutional issues are aall fundamentally related to our attitudes and values toward the natural world.
Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice
Title | Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice PDF eBook |
Author | David S. Derezotes |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0803956002 |
This book describes an advanced generalist approach to direct social work practice with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Intervention paradigms that include psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral/communications, experiential/humanistic, existential and transpersonal are presented as the four sources of social work.