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Grow Small, Think Beautiful - by Stephan Harding (Paperback)

Grow Small, Think Beautiful - by  Stephan Harding (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A collection of essays on sustainable solutions to the current global crisis, from Schumacher College.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Schumacher College, based near Totnes in Devon, England, opened its doors in the early 1990s and is now an internationally-renowned center for transformative learning on all aspects of sustainable living.</p> <p>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 realization 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, economics, energy sources, business and design, in the context of philosophy, spirituality and mythology.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This book is essential reading for anyone concerned about the future of our society and the environment.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>'I loved reading this book, and it is one that I will certainly be returning to further... This book is absolutely jam packed with ideas and solutions.'<br />- The Transition of Consciousness blog</p> <p>'An excellent introduction to the ecological worldview and its implications.'<br />- Scientific Medical Network Review</p> <p>'A poignant read which leaves one with a lingering sense of hope... The culmulative effect of this collection of heartfelt essays is that the reader is motivated actively to involve himself as part of the solution, not only mentally and physically but ultimately spiritually.'<br />- Temenos Academy Review</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Stephan Harding is Head of Holistic Science at Schumacher College, and has been the College's resident ecologist and tutor since 1991. He has a doctorate in behavioural science from the University of Oxford, and is the author of Animate Earth: Science, Intuition and Gaia (2006).

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