Ebook: The variety of integral ecologies: Nature, culture, and knowledge in the planetary era

In the current era of increasing planetary interconnectedness, ecological theories and practices are called to become more inclusive, complex, and comprehensive. The diverse contributions to this book offer a range of integral approaches to ecology that cross the boundaries of the humanities and sciences and help us understand and respond to today's ecological challenges. The contributors provide detailed analyses of assorted integral ecologies, drawing on such founding figures and precursors as Thomas Berry, Leonardo Boff, Holmes Rolston III, Ken Wilber, and Edgar Morin. Also included is research across the social sciences, biophysical sciences, and humanities discussing multiple worldviews and perspectives related to integral ecologies. The Variety of Integral Ecologies is both an accessible guide and an advanced supplement to the growing research for a more comprehensive understanding of ecological issues and the development of a peaceful, just, and sustainable planetary civilization.;Introduction : the history and future of integral ecologies / Sam Mickey, Sean Kelly, and Adam Robbert -- For an emerging earth community : Thomas Berry and a shared dream / Sam Mickey -- An overview of integral ecology : a comprehensive approach to today's complex planetary issues / Sean Esbjörn-Hargens and Michael Zimmerman -- Integral ecology and Edgar Morin's paradigm of complexity / Sean Kelly -- Integral ecology's debt to Holmes Rolston III / Michael Zimmerman -- Cultivating wisdom : towards an ecology of transformation / Mark Hathaway -- The relational spiral of integral ecology / Elizabeth Allison -- Five principles of integral ecology / Sean Kelly -- Cosmopolitics / Adam Robbert and Sam Mickey -- On a few matters of concern : toward an ecology of integrity / Adrian Ivakhiv -- Animal worlds : the importance of biosemiotics for integral ecology / Sean Esbjörn-Hargens -- Towards an integral ecology of worldviews : reflexive communicative action for climate solutions / Annick De Witt and Nicholas Hedlund -- Ecovillages : bridges to integral community? / Karen Litfin