Grow Small, Think Beautiful: Ideas for a Sustainable World from Schumacher College

Grow Small, Think Beautiful: Ideas for a Sustainable World from Schumacher College

by Stephen Harding (Editor)
Grow Small, Think Beautiful: Ideas for a Sustainable World from Schumacher College

Grow Small, Think Beautiful: Ideas for a Sustainable World from Schumacher College

by Stephen Harding (Editor)

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Overview

Schumacher College, based near Totnes in Devon, England, opened its doors in the early 1990s and is now an internationally-renowned centre for transformative learning on all aspects of sustainable living. James Lovelock led the first course on Gaia theory. A host of visionary thinkers has followed, including mathematician and biologist Brian Goodwin, who died in 2009. This book is a realisation of his vision for Schumacher College to publish a collection of essays on sustainable solutions to the current global crisis. Themes include the importance of education, science, Transition thinking, economi, energy sources, business and design, in the context of philosophy, spirituality and mythology. The contributors include Satish Kumar, Jules Cashford, Fritjof Capra, Rupert Sheldrake, James Lovelock, Peter Reason, Gideon Kossoff, Craig Holdrege, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Colin Tudge, Nigel Topping and many others. This book is essential reading for anyone concerned about the future of our society and the environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780863159398
Publisher: Floris Books
Publication date: 08/30/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 280
File size: 1 MB
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

About the Author

As a journalist specializing in military affairs, Stephen Harding has reported from Northern Ireland, Bosnia, and Iraq. Currently senior editor at Military History magazine, he lives in Virginia.

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