William R. Jordan III

This is a difficult book to sum up quickly--you might expect it to be all about ecological restoration, but it is primarily a book of ideas. Nonetheless it is very interesting and covers some surprising ground. I think it is a good book for people who live in intentional communities to read, and for anyone who has ever wanted to get "back to the land." To summarize as briefly as possible--Jordan conceives of ecological restoration as a positive ritual act that we perform as a way to deal show more with our shame about what we take from nature. It's value is not only in the restored landscape, but in the change that it effects on us and the new relationship that is created between us and the landscape through restoration. Through restoration we learn to value the intricacies of a natural ecosystem: in trying to replicate nature we realize how truly amazing it is. People who participate in restoration projects come to care about and feel invested in the areas they restore. And through restoration we learn what can and can not be restored, knowledge that is very important to have. It is definitely a thought provoking book, whether you agree with his arguments or not it is worth reading. show less

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