Cultivating An Ecological Conscience - Essays from a Farmer Philosopher (Paperback)

For more than thirty years, Frederick Kirschenmann has explored the ethical and practical principles of sustainable agriculture. An accomplished theologian, philosopher, and third-generation farmer, Kirschenmann is a dynamic leading voice in the dialogue about the challenges of modern agriculture.Cultivating an Ecological Conscience: Essays from a Farmer Philosopher follows Kirschenmann's personal and professional evolution as a lifelong proponent of new agrarianism. Together with agricultural economist Constance L. Falk, Kirschenmann has compiled a collection of his essential writings on farming, philosophy, and sustainability. In this fascinating blend of personal history, philosophical discourse, spiritual ruminations, and practical advice, Kirschenmann shares candid, valuable insights about the agricultural challenges facing the modern world and the necessity of achieving ecologically sound and responsible stewardship of the land.This rich book follows the development of Kirschenmann's long and distinguished career, from childhood lessons learned on the family farm to his inventive approaches for addressing contemporary agrarian issues. More than a mere retrospective, these these essays serve as an introduction to the life and wok of an extraordinary agricultural thinker.

General

Imprint:	Counterpoint
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2011
First published:	August 2011
Authors:	Fred Kirschenmann • Constance L. Falk
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	416
ISBN-13:	978-1-58243-752-1
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Self-help & practical interests > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability
LSN:	1-58243-752-1
Barcode:	9781582437521

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