Look Inside

Ecological Prospects (Scientific Religious, and Aesthetic Perspectives)

FREE Delivery
Express Shipping
$22.40
$28
(20% off)
Express Shipping: Guaranteed Dispatch in 24 hours
Quantity
Delivery Ships in 1-3 days
Item Code: NAC237
Author: Christopher Key Chapple
Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications
Language: English
Edition: 1995
ISBN: 817030427X
Pages: 257
Cover: HARDCOVER
Other Details 8.8 Inch X 5.8 Inch
Weight 416 gm
Book Description
Introduction

THIS BOOK seeks to address the notion that the living forms of the planetary system we know now as Earth, or Gaia, merit protection. As some of the following essays mention, Western civilization has traditionally regarded the natural world as ripe and ready for use by the human order. We have succeeded all too well at this enterprise, and now we are endangering our own home. The first section of this volume explores the notion that the planet Earth is a complex living system, and that this perception can serve as the basis for a more informed, more life-sensitive science and technology. It also includes a group of essays that weigh the merits and practicality of nature preservation as balanced against human needs. The second section explores the history of an ongoing relationship between humans and the Earth as viewed through the prism of religion and aesthetics, noting that the appreciation for beauty in nature has led to concern for its preservation and continuity.

The environmental movement in this country evolved out of a fascination with the great American wilderness. As it developed, it took on two distinct characteristics, romantic and activist. The early environmental movement was tinged with a romanticized vision of the natural world, familiar to us from the works of Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and John Muir. Emerson, the New England transcendentalist, wrote that "Within these plantations of God, a decorum and sanctity reign, a perennial festival is dressed, and the guest sees not how he should tire of them in a thousand years. In the woods, we return to reason and faith."" The activist preservationist position later was undertaken by John Muir, who explored the mountains of California and inspired the American Conservation Movement, which initiated our state and national parks systems.













Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q. What locations do you deliver to ?
    A. Exotic India delivers orders to all countries having diplomatic relations with India.
  • Q. Do you offer free shipping ?
    A. Exotic India offers free shipping on all orders of value of $30 USD or more.
  • Q. Can I return the book?
    A. All returns must be postmarked within seven (7) days of the delivery date. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more please view our return policy
  • Q. Do you offer express shipping ?
    A. Yes, we do have a chargeable express shipping facility available. You can select express shipping while checking out on the website.
  • Q. I accidentally entered wrong delivery address, can I change the address ?
    A. Delivery addresses can only be changed only incase the order has not been shipped yet. Incase of an address change, you can reach us at help@exoticindia.com
  • Q. How do I track my order ?
    A. You can track your orders simply entering your order number through here or through your past orders if you are signed in on the website.
  • Q. How can I cancel an order ?
    A. An order can only be cancelled if it has not been shipped. To cancel an order, kindly reach out to us through help@exoticindia.com.
Add a review
Have A Question

For privacy concerns, please view our Privacy Policy

Book Categories