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Author McKanan, Dan, 1967- author.

Title Eco-alchemy : anthroposophy and the history and future of environmentalism / Dan McKanan
Published Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2018]
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Contents Introduction : the ecology of environmentalism -- Seed : Rudolf Steiner's holistic vision -- Roots : Biodynamics and the origins of organic agriculture -- Branches : Anthroposophical initiatives and the growing environmental movement -- Flowers : New economies for environmentalism -- Fruit : The broader ecology of Camphill -- Ecology : The boundaries of anthroposophy -- Evolution : Anthroposophy's gifts to the environmental movement
Summary "For nearly a century, the worldwide anthroposophical movement has been a catalyst for environmental activism, helping to bring to life many modern ecological practices such as organic farming, community-supported agriculture, and green banking. Yet the spiritual practice of anthroposophy remains unknown to most environmentalists. A historical and ethnographic study of the environmental movement, Eco-Alchemy uncovers for the first time the profound influences of anthroposophy and its founder, Rudolf Steiner, whose holistic worldview, rooted in esoteric spirituality, inspired the movement. Dan McKanan shows that environmentalism is itself a complex ecosystem and that it would not be as diverse or transformative without the contributions of anthroposophy"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher
Subject Environmentalism -- Philosophy
Anthroposophy.
Anthroposophy
anthroposophy.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General.
RELIGION -- Religion & Science.
Anthroposophy
Environmentalism -- Philosophy
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2017035244
ISBN 9780520964389
0520964381