Daoism and Ecology: Ways Within a Cosmic Landscape

by E.N. Anderson, Joanne D. Birdwhistell, Roger T. Ames, et al.

Book Overview

Until now, no single work has been devoted to both a scholarly understanding of the complexities of the Daoist tradition and a critical exploration of its contribution to recent environmental concerns. The authors in this volume consider the intersection of Daoism and ecology, looking at the theoretical and historical implications associated with a Daoist approach to the environment. They also analyze perspectives found in Daoist religious texts and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0945454309
• ISBN13: 9780945454304
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.6" x 9.2"