Turning to Earth offers a window into the heart of environmental
change, moving beyond the culture's traditional reliance on policy
reforms and technological measures. It charts the course of
"ecological conversion," a dynamic inner process by which people
come to ally themselves with the natural world and speak out on its
behalf. Stories by ecological converts illuminate a critical realm
long neglected by environmental scholars and activists--how the
terrain of spirit, psyche, and conscience shape our commitment to
Earth.
Marina Schauffler's engaging exploration of "inner ecology"
deftly weaves together numerous autobiographical accounts with
insights from the fields of ecocriticism, ecopsychology,
environmental philosophy, and environmental education. An opening
portrait of the writer and activist Terry Tempest Williams traces
her deepening devotion to Earth. Each subsequent chapter explores a
key element of ecological conversion, drawing primarily on the
personal testimony of Williams and five other pioneering writers:
Rachel Carson, Alice Walker, Edward Abbey, Scott Russell Sanders,
and N. Scott Momaday.
Turning to Earth extends the parameters of contemporary
environmental discussion by illustrating how substantive change
hinges not just on political and institutional reforms but also on
profound inner transformation. The compelling life narratives of
ecological converts provide inspiration and direction for the
growing number of activists, educators, scholars, and citizens
committed to changing the world from the inside out.
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