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In The Spirit Of The Earth: Rethinking History And Time,Used
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As We Prepare To Count A New Millennium, An Awardwinning Historian Questions The Very Nature Of 'Historical Time.'This Meditation By An Award Winning Historian Calls For A New Way Oflooking At The Natural World And Our Place In It, While Boldly Challenging Theassumptions That Underlie The Way We Teach And Think About Both History Andtime. Calvin Luther Martin'S In The Spirit Of The Earth Is A Provocativeaccount Of How The Huntergatherer Image Of Nature Was Lostwith Devastatingconsequences For The Environment And The Human Spirit.According To Martin, Our Current Ideas About Nature Emerged During Neolithictimes, As Humans Began To Domesticate Animals And Farm The Land. In Thehuntergatherer Mind, Animals And Plants Were Spiritual Beings And The Earth Areliable Provider. But In Neolithic Innovations Martin Finds The Roots Of Ourown Curiously Alienated Relationship With Other Living Things And With Theearth Itself. This Alienation Is Revealed Not Only In Our Artificethetechnology That Moves Us Further And Further Away From Naturebut Even In Theway We Speak About The World. It Is Revealed Most Dramatically, Perhaps, Inthe Horrific Destruction We Have Visited On Animals And Landscapes. Martin Sees The Shift To Agricultural Economies As A Change In Spiritual Imagination. This New Approach To Food Getting Meant A New Understanding Ofourselves And The Worlda New, Powerful Image Of The Self Relative To Plantsand Animals. It Led To Food Surpluses, A Population Boom, The Appearance Ofcities And Ceremonial Centers, And The Emergence Of Priestly Classes And Rulingelitesin Short, To All The Achievements, Follies, And Horrors Of'Civilization.'Martin Argues That Historyhis Own Disciplineand Human Centered Historicalconsciousness Lie At The Heart Of This Ultimately Destructive Ideology. Notions Of Order And Progress, Of A Chosen People And Linear Time, Fuel Oursense That The World Is Ours To Improve, Exploit, And Even Destroy. We Need Torediscover The Wisdom And Sanity Of Less Presumptuous Ideas Of Natureaprocess That Demands A Much Larger Narrative Than Historians Have Been Writingand Telling. Without Calling For A Return To Hunting And Gathering, Martinasks If Some Of What We Lostor Left Behindin The Distant Past Might Bereclaimed And Used Again. To Make Peace With The Earth. To Make Peace Withourselves.'Many Will Respond With That Oft Heard Reply, But We Cannot Go Back! To Which I Respond, But We Never Leftnever Left Our True, Real Context, Thatis. Homo Is Still Here On This Planet Earth, Abiding In Our Most Fundamentaland Necessary Nature By Its Fundamental And Necessary Terms. We Left All Ofthat Only, Really, In Our Fevered Imagination. It All Began As An Act Ofimagination, An Illusory Imagemost Fundamentally, An Image Of Fearand So Thecorrective Process Must Likewise Begin With An Image. Let Us Relearn, As Huntergatherers Knew To The Core Of Their Being, That This Place And Itsprocesses (Even In Our Death) Always Takes Care Of Usthat Homo'S Citizenship,And Errand, Rest Not With Any Creed Or State, But With 'That Star'S Substancefrom Which He Had Arisen.''From In The Spirit Of The Earth
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- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book has one hundred seventy-six pages. This length is typical for a nonfiction meditation on history and time.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six inches in length, zero point four inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height. These dimensions make it easy to handle and read.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book features a paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and flexible for casual reading.
- Q: How should I read this book? A: You can read the book at your own pace, as it invites reflection on historical perspectives. It is suitable for adult readers interested in historiography.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in history? A: Yes, the book can be suitable for beginners. It presents complex ideas in an accessible manner, encouraging readers to rethink conventional historical narratives.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: The book is appropriate for adult readers. It deals with mature themes surrounding history and spirituality.
- Q: How should I care for this paperback book? A: To care for the book, keep it in a dry place and handle it gently to avoid creasing. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight for long periods.
- Q: Is there any special storage advice for this book? A: Yes, store the book upright on a shelf to maintain its shape. Avoid stacking heavy items on top of it.
- Q: Can I take this book outdoors? A: Yes, you can take this book outdoors. Just be cautious of moisture or direct sunlight that could damage the pages.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange. Most sellers offer a customer support line for such issues.
- Q: Does this book come with a warranty? A: No, this book does not come with a warranty. However, you can check return policies with the retailer.
- Q: Are there any common issues when reading this book? A: Common issues may include difficulty understanding some concepts. If that happens, consider taking notes or discussing themes with others.
- Q: How does this book compare to other history books? A: This book stands out by challenging traditional views of history and time. It invites readers to reconsider their relationship with nature.
- Q: Is the author's perspective unique? A: Yes, the author's perspective is unique as it combines historical analysis with a call for spiritual and environmental awareness.
- Q: Would this book be a good gift for a history enthusiast? A: Yes, this book would make a thoughtful gift for a history enthusiast. It offers provocative insights and encourages deep reflection.