Transformations of Consciousness: Conventional and Contemplative Perspectives on Development

Ken Wilber, Jack Engler, and Daniel P. Brown

ISBN 10: 0394742028 / ISBN 13: 9780394742021

Published by Shambhala: New Science Library, Boston, MA, 1986

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Near Fine in Wraps: shows light wear to the top edge of the front panel and a bit of creasing at the upper front corner tip; a couple of small patches of mild rubbing near the outside edge of the front panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear only. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo (9 x 6 x 1.15 inches) . Language: English. Weight: 19.9 ounces. First Edition Thus [1986], Third Printing. Trade Paperback. Drawing on modern psychology and psychiatry, as well as the world's great meditative traditions, this book presents the first 'full-spectrum' model of human development--one that includes both the conventional stages of psychological growth and the 'higher' levels of spiritual development. An excellent presentation of the stages of mindfulness meditation as well as the spectrum of development and the spectrum of psychopathology. Authors Ken Wilber, Jack Engler and Daniel P. Brown know what they are talking about. Because levels of meditative development are still not widely known, because so few have ventured deeply into meditation. A very worthwhile book for any interested in meditative or contemplative development. This is a gem, a true classic. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; xvii, 356 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Transformations of Consciousness: Conventional and Contemplative Perspectives on Development
• Publisher: Shambhala: New Science Library, Boston, MA
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0394742028
• ISBN 13: 9780394742021
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition Thus; Third Printing.
• Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Drawing on modern psychology and psychiatry, as well as the world's great meditative traditions, this book presents the first 'full-spectrum' model of human development--one that includes both the conventional stages of psychological growth and the 'higher' levels of spiritual development.

About the Author

<p style="line-height: 150%;">Ken Wilber is the author of over twenty books. He is the founder of Integral Institute, a think-tank for studying integral theory and practice, with outreach through local and online communities such as Integral Education Network, Integral Training, and Integral Spiritual Center.