Widening Circles: A Memoir
by Joanna Macy
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In this absorbing memoir, well-known eco-philosopher, Buddhist scholar, and deep ecology activist/teacher Joanna Macy recounts her adventures of mind and spirit in the key social movements of our era. From involvement with the CIA and the Cold War, through experiences in Africa, India and Tibet, to her encounter with the Dalai Lama and Buddhism which led to her life-long embrace of the religion and a deep commitment to the peace and environmental movements, Macy's autobiography reads like a show more novel as she reflects on how her marriage and family life enriched her service to the world. This book reveals the unique synthesis of spirituality and activism that define Macy's contribution to the world. show lessTags
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Joanna Macy, PhD, is a scholar of Buddhism, systems thinking, and deep ecology. A respected voice in movements for peace, justice, and ecology, she interweaves her scholarship with learnings from six decades of activism and a ground-breaking framework for personal and social change.
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- 179.1 — Philosophy and Psychology Ethics Other ethical norms Respect for life and nature
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- RC489 .M43 .M33 — Medicine Internal medicine Internal medicine Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry Psychiatry Therapeutics. Psychotherapy
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