Daoism and Ecology: Ways Within a Cosmic Landscape (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780945454304)

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 within the larger Chinese cultural context in order to delineate key issues found in the classical texts. Through these analyses, they assess the applicability of modern-day Daoist thought and practice in China and the West, with respect to the contemporary ecological situation.

Author: N. J. Girardot
ISBN-10: 0945454309
ISBN-13: 9780945454304
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/30/2001
Pages: 552
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.58w x 1.19d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2002 pg. 12