| Science, Soul, and the Spirit of Nature: Leading Thinkers on the Restoration of Man and Creation Contributor(s): Van Lippe-Biesterfeld, Irene (Author), Van Tijn, Jessica (With), Sheldrake, Rupert (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1591430550 ISBN-13: 9781591430551 Publisher: Bear & Company OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2005 Annotation: NEW SCIENCE / ECOLOGY?Irene's understanding reaches to the deepest layers of the human psyche--the depths where we not only think but actually feel our oneness with nature.? ERVIN LASZLO, author of Science and the Akashic Field Society's attitude toward nature has changed considerably over the years. Terms such as caretaker or trustee have replaced anthropocentric, ?humankind in charge? terms such as supervisor or owner. This approach, although more appropriate, still indicates a complete separation of humankind from the natural world. Yet increasing numbers of people have begun to feel that they are intrinsically part of nature. This concept of unity with the natural world--that we are nature--is gaining momentum among many innovative social reformers from many diverse fields. In Science, Soul, and the Spirit of Nature, Irene van Lippe-Biesterfeld interviews twelve respected visionary thinkers, representing all continents, about their deep connection with Earth and their views on the relationship between humanity and the natural world. Presented as a series of thought-provoking conversations, this book delves deeply into the many conceptions we hold about nature, showing that while we have made great strides in the area of its preservation, we must now take the next step toward ensuring its survival. Each contributor adds insights into the urgent change in consciousness that we must adopt in order to heal and restore the holistic relationship between humans and Earth that was emblematic of the first peoples. Together these voices remind us that separation from and destruction of nature is a destruction of ourselves. IRENE VAN LIPPE-BIESTERFELD, princess of the Netherlands, is a socialreformer, honorary member of the international think-tank The Club of Budapest, and founder and president of the Lippe-Biesterfeld Nature College Foundation. She manages a nature reserve in South Africa and is the author of several books, including Dialogue with Nature. JESSICA VAN TIJN is a journalist who lives in both Mexico and the Netherlands. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Ecology - Body, Mind & Spirit | Gaia & Earth Energies |
| Dewey: 304.2 |
| LCCN: 2005017021 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.1" W x 9.02" (1.16 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
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| Publisher Description: An exploration of the relationship between humans and nature through conversations with 12 leading scientific and social visionaries - Explores the importance of the unification of humankind and nature as it relates to creation, destruction, diversity, and the spiritual health of the world - Contains interviews with Rupert Sheldrake, Jane Goodall, and Nobel Peace Prize-winner Rigoberta Mench Tum, among others Society's attitude toward nature has changed considerably over the years. Terms pertaining to the anthropocentric paradigm of mankind in charge, such as supervisor or owner, have been replaced by caretaker or trustee. This approach, although more appropriate, still indicates a complete separation of humankind from nature. Yet increasing numbers of people have begun to feel that they are intrinsically part of nature. This concept of unity with the natural world--that we are nature--is gaining momentum among many innovative social reformers from many diverse fields. In Science, Soul, and the Spirit of Nature, Irene van Lippe-Biesterfeld interviews 12 respected visionary thinkers, representing all continents, about their deep connection with the earth and their views on the relationship between humanity and nature. Presented as a series of thought-provoking conversations, this book delves deeply into the many conceptions we hold about nature, showing that while many strides have been made in the area of its preservation, we must now take the next step. Each contributor adds insights into the urgent change in consciousness that we must adopt in order to heal and restore our holistic relationship with the earth that was emblematic of the first peoples--reminding us that a separation from and destruction of nature is a spiritual destruction of ourselves. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tum, Rigoberta Mench: - Rigoberta Menchú Tum, a 1992 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, was raised in the Quiché branch of the Mayan culture and is a leading advocate for Indian rights and ethno-cultural reconciliation.Van Tijn, Jessica: - Jessica van Tijn is a journalist who lives in The Netherlands.Goodall, Jane: - Jane Goodall, famous for her studies of chimpanzees, has established the Gombe Stream Research Centre in Tanzania; founded the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education, and Conservation; and created the Roots & Shoots program to inspire young people to implement local projects that promote care for animals, the environment, and the human community.Van Lippe-Biesterfeld, Irene: - Irene van Lippe-Biesterfeld, princess of the Netherlands, is a social reformer and honorary member of the international think-tank The Club of Budapest. She manages a nature reserve in South Africa and is the author of several books, including Dialogue with Nature.Emoto, Masaru: - Masaru Emoto was born in Japan and is a graduate of the Yokohama Municipal University and of the Open International University as a doctor of alternative medicine. He is well known for his photographic research into the study of the effects of thoughts and feelings on water and is the author of Messages from Water 1 and 2 and The Hidden Messages in Water.Sheldrake, Rupert: - Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist, a former research fellow of the Royal Society at Cambridge, a current fellow of the Institute of Noetic Sciences near San Francisco, and an academic director and visiting professor at the Graduate Institute in Connecticut. He received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Cambridge University and was a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge University, where he carried out research on the development of plants and the ageing of cells. He is the author of more than eighty scientific papers and ten books, including Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home; Morphic Resonance; The Presence of the Past; Chaos, Creativity, and Cosmic Consciousness; The Rebirth of Nature; and Seven Experiences That Could Change the World. In 2019, Rupert Sheldrake was cited as one of the "100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in the World" according to Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine. |