Animate Earth: Science, Intuition and Gaia

Harding, Stephan

ISBN 10: 1900322544 / ISBN 13: 9781900322546

Published by Green Books (edition 2), 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Animate Earth: Science, Intuition and Gaia
• Publisher: Green Books (edition 2)
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1900322544
• ISBN 13: 9781900322546
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

An exciting exploration into how Gaian science can help us to develop a sense of connectedness with the 'more-than-human' world.

Written by ecologist Stephan Harding, Animate Earth argues that we need to establish the right relationship with the planet as a living entity in which we are indissolubly embedded - and to which we are all accountable. Now in its second edition, this fascinating book includes a new chapter on fungi, contemplative exercises and an update on the global climate situation.

Stephan's work is based on careful integration of rational scientific analysis with our intuition, sensing and feeling - a vitally important task at this time of severe ecological and climate crisis. He replaces the cold, objectifying language of science with a way of speaking of our planet as a sentient, living being rather than as a dead, inert mechanism. Chemical reactions, for instance, are described using human metaphors, such as marriage, to bring personality back into the world of rocks, atmosphere, water and living things. In this sense, the book is a contemporary attempt to rediscover anima mundi (the soul of the world) through Gaian science, whilst assuming no prior knowledge of science.

Discover what it means to live as harmoniously as possible within a sentient creature of planetary proportions with this inspiring read.

About the Author

Dr. Stephan Harding holds a doctorate in ecology from the University of Oxford. He is the Co-ordinator of the MSc in Holistic Science at Schumacher College, where he is also Resident Ecologist and a teacher on the short course programme. He lives in Dartington, Devon, where the college is based.