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Table Of ContentList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Foreword Mary Evelyn Tucker 1. Introduction: The History and Future of Integral Ecologies Sam Mickey, Sean Kelly, and Adam Robbert Part I. Foundational Thought 2. For an Emerging Earth Community: Thomas Berry and a Shared Dream Sam Mickey 3. An Overview of Integral Ecology: A Comprehensive Approach to Today's Complex Planetary Issues Sean Esbjörn-Hargens and Michael E. Zimmerman 4. Integral Ecology and Edgar Morin's Paradigm of Complexity Sean Kelly 5. Integral Ecology's Debt to Holmes Rolston III Michael E. Zimmerman Part II. Worldviews and Perspectives 6. Cultivating Wisdom: Toward an Ecology of Transformation Mark D. Hathaway 7. The Relational Spiral of Integral Ecology Elizabeth Allison 8. Five Principles of Integral Ecology Sean Kelly Part III. Emerging Theories 9. Cosmopolitics Adam Robbert and Sam Mickey 10. On a Few Matters of Concern: Toward an Ecology of Integrity Adrian Ivakhiv 11. Animal Worlds: The Importance of Biosemiotics for Integral Ecology Sean Esbjörn-Hargens Part IV. Practical Applications 12. Toward an Integral Ecology of Worldviews: Reflexive Communicative Action for Climate Solutions Annick De Witt and Nicholas Hedlund 13. Ecovillages: Bridges to Integral Community? Karen T. Litfin List of Contributors Index
SynopsisPresents integral approaches to ecology that cross the boundaries of the humanities, social sciences, and biophysical sciences., Presents integral approaches to ecology that cross the boundaries of the humanities, social sciences, and biophysical sciences. In the current era of increasing planetary interconnectedness, ecological theories and practices are called to become more inclusive, complex, and comprehensive. The diverse contributions to this book offer a range of integral approaches to ecology that cross the boundaries of the humanities and sciences and help us understand and respond to today's ecological challenges. The contributors provide detailed analyses of assorted integral ecologies, drawing on such founding figures and precursors as Thomas Berry, Leonardo Boff, Holmes Rolston III, Ken Wilber, and Edgar Morin. Also included is research across the social sciences, biophysical sciences, and humanities discussing multiple worldviews and perspectives related to integral ecologies. The Variety of Integral Ecologies is both an accessible guide and an advanced supplement to the growing research for a more comprehensive understanding of ecological issues and the development of a peaceful, just, and sustainable planetary civilization., In the current era of increasing planetary interconnectedness, ecological theories and practices are called to become more inclusive, complex, and comprehensive. The diverse contributions to this book offer a range of integral approaches to ecology that cross the boundaries of the humanities and sciences and help us understand and respond to today's ecological challenges. The contributors provide detailed analyses of assorted integral ecologies, drawing on such founding figures and precursors as Thomas Berry, Leonardo Boff, Holmes Rolston III, Ken Wilber, and Edgar Morin. Also included is research across the social sciences, biophysical sciences, and humanities discussing multiple worldviews and perspectives related to integral ecologies. The Variety of Integral Ecologies is both an accessible guide and an advanced supplement to the growing research for a more comprehensive understanding of ecological issues and the development of a peaceful, just, and sustainable planetary civilization.
LC Classification NumberQH541.15.E245V37