A PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Runner-up
David Abram's first book, "The Spell of the Sensuous," hailed as "revolutionary" by the "Los Angeles Times," as "daring" and "truly original" by "Science," has become a classic of environmental literature. Now he returns with a startlin[...]
David Abram draws on sources as diverse as the philosophy of Merleau-Ponty, Balinese shamanism, Apache storytelling, and his own experience as an accomplished sleight-of-hand magician to reveal the subtle dependence of human cognition on the natural environment. He explores the character of percepti[...]
With its glittering pagodas, timeless countryside and gracious people, Myanmar (Burma) is an extraordinarily beautiful destination which has been isolated from the rest of the world for decades. Finally, things are changing and tourism is set to explode in the coming years. This new edition of the I[...]
"The Rough Guide to Corsica" is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Corsica has to offer. You can discover the vibrant regions of Corsica from the beautiful island beaches of Corsica, to the amazing GR20 trail and scenic walks through this lush[...]
"The Rough Guide to Kerala" will guide you through India's tropical southwest tip, with reliable information and clearly explained cultural background. Whether you're looking for great places to eat and drink, inspiring accommodation or the most exciting things to see and do, you'll find the solutio[...]
"The Rough Guide to Goa" will guide you through this colourful former Portuguese colony with reliable, practical information and clearly explained cultural background. You'll find detailed accounts of every major tourist sight, along with candid reviews of all the best places to sleep, eat, drink an[...]
"The Rough Guide to India" is the essential travel guide to this fascinating country. It covers all the major areas, from Delhi's Paharganj to Havelock Island in the Andamans, with reviews of the best resorts, hotels, restaurants and nightlife for every taste and budget. The guide includes practical[...]
A mountain range rising from the sea, Corsica holds the most arrestingly beautiful landscapes in the Mediterranean. From its cobalt blue gulfs and shell-sand beaches, hillsides of evergreen maquis give way to pristine oak, chestnut and pine forests, awesome gorges, alpine lakes and a spine of snow-s[...]
I tusen generasjoner betraktet mennesket seg selv som del av et større natursamfunn. Hvordan kunne vi ødelegge vår gamle gjensidighet med den naturlige verden? Hva vil det kreve av oss å gjenvinne et livgivende forhold til jorden? Økologen og filosofen David Abram har reist blant annet i Indone[...]
I tusentals generationer betraktade människan sig själv som en del av naturen, med aktiva och levande relationer inte bara till andra människor men också till andra djur, växter, mineraler och till naturfenomen som fjäll, älvar, vindar och vädermönster. Hur kunde hon förstöra den medföd[...]
This book is a brief introduction or invitation to the rapidly growing field of environmental philosophy or ethics. Each chapter presents the particular view of its author, yet, the chapters are complementary, exploring key topics from several perspectives. A postscript presents a bibliographical gu[...]