Voices from the Gathering Storm
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| Author | Joseph C. Arcos (Editor), Mary F. Arcos (Editor), Frederick J. DiCarlo (Editor) |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
Publication date | 2005 |
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| ISBN | 978-1595711014 |
Voices from the Gathering Storm: The Web of Ecological-Societal Crisis is a 2005 non-fiction book that was published by Word Association Publishers and edited by Joseph Arcos, Mary Argus and Frederick DiCarlo.[1]
Synopsis
A collection of essays that discuss social, cultural, and technological factors contributing to our environmental predicament. It proposes the need for a change in the religion of consumption, a change in our definitions of progress and success from increased consumption to increased stewardship of our diminishing resources and shrinking planet.
Contributors
- Thomas Berry
- Sharon L. Camp
- Francesco diCastri
- Daniel D. Chiras
- Herman Daly
- Matthew P. Fox
- Michael Gregory
- Joel Hilliker
- Kaye H. Kilburn
- Margaret L. Kripke
- Janice D. Longstreth
- Lester Milbrath
- Stephen S. Morse
- Hugh Pitcher
- John Poppy
- Van Rensselaer Potter
- Ellen K. Silbergeld
- James A. Swa
Reception
The Midwest Book Review positively reviewed Voices from the Gathering Storm, calling it "expertly compiled" and a "remarkable body of study".[2] The Times-News also praised the book, saying it was "carefully researched" and "hard-hitting".[3]
References
- ^ Barrett, J. Edward. Review: Voices From The Gathering Storm. American Journal of Theology & Philosophy, Vol. 28, No. 2 (May 2007), pp. 294-295
- ^ Internet Bookwatch Midwest Book Review
- ^ Megivern, Marjorie. Book focuses on environmental crisis. The Times-News, Jul 2, 2006. p2E.