Spiritual Ecology: A Quiet Revolution
"This is a subject that should have been documented long ago--this wise and careful book fills an important gap, and does it with real power."Bill McKibben, authorEaarth"This book is a tour de force. No one has attempted to bring together such a wide range of people and movements under the rubric of Spiritual Ecology. The result is deeply engaging for scholars and activists alike. Sponsel has given us a gem." Mary Evelyn Tucker, Forum on Religion and Ecology, Yale University"The book offers a fascinating tour through the spiritual landscape, and its extensive notes give readers a rich guide to further reading and reflection." Donald Worster, author ofA Passion for Nature: The Life of John Muir(2008)"Sponsel's keen reminder of the spiritual component of nature is both timely and a reminder that the most effective reasons for conservation come from the heart, not from the wallet." Jeffrey A. McNeely, Senior Science Advisor, International Union for Conservation of Nature"This book serves both as a wonderful introduction to the field and an inspiring essay on the basic tenets, values, and goals of spiritual ecology." Eugene N. Anderson, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of California Riverside, author The Pursuit of Ecotopia