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Sacred Gaia

Author : Anne Primavesi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781136933035

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Sacred Gaia by Anne Primavesi Pdf

Gaia, the scientific theory founded by James Lovelock in 1979, embraces the earth as a whole, dynamic entity whose sum is always larger than its parts. While science and theology are often seen as contraries, which negate or dilute one another, Gaia theory harmonizes both systems of thought. Sacred Gaia cogently describes Gaia theory's analysis of human and earthly evolution. Anne Primavesi's remarkable, effortlessly coherent book helps us to recognize the sacredness of our origins and our responsibility for the future.

The Ethics of Nature

Author : Celia Deane-Drummond
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780470775240

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The Ethics of Nature by Celia Deane-Drummond Pdf

This accessible and timely book uses a Christian perspective to explore ethical debates about nature. A detailed exploration of humanity’s treatment of the natural world from a Christian perspective. Covers a range of ethical debates, including current controversies about the environment, animal rights, biotechnology, consciousness, and cloning. Sets the immediate issues in the context of underlying theological and philosophical assumptions. Complex scientific issues are explained in clear student-friendly language. The author develops her own distinctive ethical approach centred on the practice of wisdom. Discusses key figures in the field, including Peter Singer, Aldo Leopold, Tom Regan, Andrew Linzey, James Lovelock, Anne Primavesi, Rosemary Radford Ruether, and Michael Northcott. The author has held academic posts in both theology and plant science.

Gaia Speaks

Author : Pepper Lewis
Publisher : Light Technology Publishing
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1891824481

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Gaia Speaks by Pepper Lewis Pdf

Manu of us believe that Earth to be sentient or feeling, but we are disconnected from her because we can't understand her vibrations and impressions. Gaia, the sentience of Earth, speaks to us through Pepper Lewis, teaching us how to be attuned to the Earth and to learn from her.

Gaia's Sacred Chakras

Author : Margaret Bertulli
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781412012751

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Gaia's Sacred Chakras by Margaret Bertulli Pdf

This work is a personal exploration of seven ancient sites as sacred heritage and the relation of each one to one of the seven major chakras. In travelling to a sacred place, one discovers the site's spiritual power within its actual setting. Each site is related to a specific chakra on the basis of the author's experience there and the symbolism and concept associated with the chakra. Each chapter begins with an original poem and ends with a guided meditation.

Gaia's Gift

Author : Anne Primavesi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134442652

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Gaia's Gift by Anne Primavesi Pdf

Gaia's Gift, the second of Anne Primavesi's explorations of human relationships with the earth, asks that we complete the ideological revolution set in motion by Copernicus and Darwin concerning human importancene. They challenged the notion of our God-given centrality within the universe and within earth's evolutionary history. Yet as our continuing exploitation of earth's resources and species demonstrates, we remain wedded to the theological assumption that these are there for our sole use and benefit. Now James Lovelock's scientific understanding of the existential reality of Gaia's gift of life again raises the question of our proper place within the universe. It turns us decisively towards an understanding of ourselves as dependent on, rather than in control of, the whole earth community.

Gaia in Turmoil

Author : Eileen Crist,H. Bruce Rinker
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780262033756

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Gaia in Turmoil by Eileen Crist,H. Bruce Rinker Pdf

Essays link Gaian science to such global environmental quandaries as climate change and biodiversity destruction, providing perspectives from science, philosophy, politics, and technology.

Nature, Space and the Sacred

Author : S. Bergmann,H. Bedford-Strohm
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351915670

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Nature, Space and the Sacred by S. Bergmann,H. Bedford-Strohm Pdf

Nature, Space and the Sacred offers the first investigative mapping of a new and highly significant agenda: the spatial interactions between religion, nature and culture. In this ground-breaking work, different concepts of religion, theology, space and place and their internal relations are discussed in an impressive range of approaches. Weaving together a diversity of perspectives, this book presents an innovative and truly transdisciplinary environmental science. Its broad range offers a rich exchange of insights, methods and theoretical engagements.

Gaia and Climate Change

Author : Anne Primavesi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781134029587

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Gaia and Climate Change by Anne Primavesi Pdf

James Lovelock’s Gaia theory revolutionized the understanding of our place and role in the global environment. It is now accepted that our activities over the past two hundred years have contributed to and accelerated the extreme weather events associated with climate change. The fact that those activities materialized, for the most part, from within Western Christian communities makes it imperative to assess and to change their theological climate: one characterized by routine use of violent, imperialist images of God. The basis for change explored here is that of gift events, particularly as evidenced in Jesus’s life and sayings. Its legacy of love of enemies and forgiveness offers a basis for nonviolent theological and practical approaches to our situatedness within the community of life. These are also Gaian responses, as they include foregoing a perception of ourselves as belonging to an elect group given power by God over earth’s life-support systems and over all those dependent on them, whether human or more-than-human. The degree to which we change this self-perception will determine how we affect, for good or ill, not only the givenness of the climate in future but the givenness of all future life on earth.

Earth Grids

Author : Hugh Newman
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781912706068

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Earth Grids by Hugh Newman Pdf

Do ancient maps prove that the planet was surveyed 12,000 years ago? Were the poles once in a different position to where they are today? Is there a secret pattern joining the great sites of antiquity? In this revolutionary little book, ancient sites expert Hugh Newman outlines various theories concerning geometry in the distribution of sacred sites on Earth and comes to some startling conclusions. Illustrated throughout with fantastic graphics, this book will change your world. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "e;Fascinating"e; FINANCIAL TIMES. "e;Beautiful"e; LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "e;Rich and Artful"e; THE LANCET. "e;Genuinely mind-expanding"e; FORTEAN TIMES. "e;Excellent"e; NEW SCIENTIST. "e;Stunning"e; NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

Ecotheology and the Practice of Hope

Author : Anne Marie Dalton,Henry C. Simmons
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438432984

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Ecotheology and the Practice of Hope by Anne Marie Dalton,Henry C. Simmons Pdf

Looks at how ecotheology has created a new vision of the natural world and the place of humans within it.

Gaia Warriors

Author : Nicola Davies,James Lovelock
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780763648084

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Gaia Warriors by Nicola Davies,James Lovelock Pdf

Examines the causes and effects of global warming and offers opinions from leading scientists about what can be done to help the Earth.

Companion to Environmental Studies

Author : Noel Castree,Mike Hulme,James D. Proctor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781317275886

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Companion to Environmental Studies by Noel Castree,Mike Hulme,James D. Proctor Pdf

Companion to Environmental Studies presents a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of the key issues, debates, concepts, approaches and questions that together define environmental studies today. The intellectually wide-ranging volume covers approaches in environmental science all the way through to humanistic and post-natural perspectives on the biophysical world. Though many academic disciplines have incorporated studying the environment as part of their curriculum, only in recent years has it become central to the social sciences and humanities rather than mainly the geosciences. ‘The environment’ is now a keyword in everything from fisheries science to international relations to philosophical ethics to cultural studies. The Companion brings these subject areas, and their distinctive perspectives and contributions, together in one accessible volume. Over 150 short chapters written by leading international experts provide concise, authoritative and easy-to-use summaries of all the major and emerging topics dominating the field, while the seven part introductions situate and provide context for section entries. A gateway to deeper understanding is provided via further reading and links to online resources. Companion to Environmental Studies offers an essential one-stop reference to university students, academics, policy makers and others keenly interested in ‘the environmental question’, the answer to which will define the coming century.

Eco-theology

Author : Celia Deane-Drummond
Publisher : Saint Mary's Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781599820132

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Eco-theology by Celia Deane-Drummond Pdf

Here is comprehensive coverage of the rapidly growing field of eco-theology. Eco-Theology evaluates the merits or otherwise of contemporary eco-theologies and introduces readers to critical debates, while tracing trends from around the globe and key theological responses. The emphasis is on the theological aspects of Christian engagement with environmental issues, rather than primarily ethical or spiritual concerns. Included are further reading sections and discussion questions.

The Re-Enchantment of the West, Vol 2

Author : Christopher Partridge
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780567552716

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The Re-Enchantment of the West, Vol 2 by Christopher Partridge Pdf

The Re-Enchantment of the West challenges those theories that predict widespread secularization beyond traditional institutional religiosity. Spiritualities are emerging that are not only quite different from the those forms of religion that are in decline, but are often defined over against them and articulated and passed on in ways quite different from those of traditional religion. In particular, it is argued that such contemporary Western spirituality is fed by a constantly replenished reservoir of ideas, practices, and methodologies, which is here termed 'occulture'. Moreover, such occultural ideas both feed into and are resourced by popular culture. Indeed, popular occulture is a key feature of the re-enchantment of the West. Demonstrating the significance and ubiquity of these ideas, this book examines, for example, healthcare and nursing, contemporary environmentalism, psychedelia and drug use, the Internet and cyberspirituality, belief in UFOs and extraterrestrial life, demonology and the contemporary fascination with the figure of Satan, the heavy metal subculture, popular apocalypticism, and millennial violence.

Handbook of Global Environmental Politics

Author : Peter Dauvergne
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781845425555

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Handbook of Global Environmental Politics by Peter Dauvergne Pdf

The book s greatest strength is the range and theoretical ambition of its contributions to regime theory, governance, and international cooperation. . . Recommended. Graduate students, researchers, and faculty. D.L. Feldman, Choice The first Handbook of original articles by leading scholars of global environmental politics, this landmark volume maps the latest theoretical and empirical research in this young and growing field. Captured here are the dynamic and energetic debates over concerns for the health of the planet and how they might best be addressed. The introductory chapters explore the intellectual trends and evolving parameters in the field of global environmental politics. They make a case for an expansive definition of the field, one that embraces an interdisciplinary literature on the connections between global politics and environmental change. The remaining chapters are divided into three broad themes states, governance and security; capitalism, trade and corporations; and knowledge, civil societies and ethics with each section providing a cohesive discussion of current issues. In-depth explorations are given to topics such as: global commons, renewable energy, the effectiveness of environmental cooperation, regulations and corporate standards, trade liberalization and global environmental governance, and science and environmental citizenship. A comprehensive survey of the latest research, the Handbook is a necessary reference for scholars, students and policymakers in the field of global environmental politics.