Fritjof Capra
Author
Pub. Date
1996.
Description
During the past twenty-five years, scientists have challenged conventional views of evolution and the organization of living systems and have developed new theories with revolutionary philosophical and social implications. Fritjof Capra has been at the forefront of this revolution. In The Web of Life, Capra offers a brilliant synthesis of such recent scientific breakthroughs as the theory of complexity, Gaia theory, chaos theory, and other explanations...
Author
Pub. Date
[2002]
Description
In the 1980s, complexity theory emerged as a powerful alternative to classic, linear thought. A forerunner of that revolution, Fritjof Capra now continues to expand the scope of that theory by establishing a framework in which we can understand and solve some of the most important issues of our time. Capra posits that in order to sustain life, the principles underlying our social institutions must be consistent with the broader organization of nature....
5) Mindwalk
Pub. Date
[2000, c1990]
Description
A poet, a politician and a scientist begin a discussion while visiting the island-abbey of Mont St. Michel in France. The conversation turns into a far-ranging exploration of the environment and other cutting-edge issues
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