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The vitality and accessibility of Fritjof
Capra's ideas have made him one of the most eloquent spokespersons
for the latest finds emerging at the frontiers of scientific,
social, and philosophical thought. In his international
bestsellers The Tao of Physics and The Turning
Point he juxtaposed physics and mysticism to define
a new vision of reality. Now Capra takes yet another giant
step, setting forth a new scientific language to describe
the interrelationships and interdependencies of psychological,
biological, physical, social, and cultural phenomena --
the "web of life."
During the past twenty-five years, scientists
have challenged conventional views of evolution and the
organization of living systems, developing 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
of the properties of organisms, social systems, and ecosystems.
Capra's surprising findings stand in stark contrast to accepted
paradigms of mechanism and Darwinism, and provide an extraordinary
new foundation for ecological policies that will allow us
to build and sustain communities without diminishing the
opportunities for future generations.
Based on ten years of research and discussions
with leading scientists around the world, The Web of
Life presents exciting new perspectives on the nature
of life and avenues for interdisciplinary thinking.
Fritjof Capra received his Ph.D. in theoretical
physics from the University of Vienna and has written and
lectured extensively about the philosophical implications
of modern science. He is the author of The Tao of Physics,
The Turning Point, and Uncommon Wisdom and
coauthor of Belonging to the Universe, winner of
the American Book Award in 1992. Currently the Director
of the Center for Ecoliteracy in Berkeley, California, he
lives in Berkeley with his wife and daughter.
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