{"product_id":"the-way-an-ecological-world-view-9780820333526","title":"The Way: An Ecological World-View","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Edward Goldsmith\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: University of Georgia Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: University of Georgia Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ecology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1992, \u003ci\u003eThe Way\u003c\/i\u003e is Edward Goldsmith's magnum opus. In it, he proposes that the stability and integrity of humans depend on the preservation of the balance of natural systems surrounding the individual--family, community, society, ecosystem, and the ecosphere itself. Portraying life processes and ecological thinking as holistic, Goldsmith calls for a paradigm shift away from the reductionist approach of modern science. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe basic belief in the whole was at the heart of the worldview of primal, earth-oriented societies, as manifested by the Tao of the ancient Chinese, the R'ta of Vedic India, the Asha of the Avestas, and the Sedaq of the tribal Hebrews. \u003ci\u003eThe Way\u003c\/i\u003e was the path taken to maintain the critical order of the cosmos. Echoing the way of traditional cultures, Goldsmith presents an all-embracing, coherent worldview that promotes more harmonious and sustainable practices capable of satisfying real biological, social, ecological, and spiritual needs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRevised to include a glossary, index, bibliographic notes, and several updated chapters, this is a major work by one of our boldest and most promising thinkers.","brand":"University of Georgia Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47586369503383,"sku":"9780820333526","price":3810.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780820333526.webp?v=1774963865","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-way-an-ecological-world-view-9780820333526","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}