Sacred Unity : Further Steps to an Ecology of Mind,Used

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In 32 posthumously collected lectures, articles and essays of uneven quality, anthropologist Gregory Bateson (19041980) applies principles of cybernetics, which he helped develop, to psychiatry, the mind/body split, evolutionary biology and linguistics. Bateson discusses Balinese trancedance, the dynamics of the schizophrenic family, crosscultural contact and the need to reestablish a 'sacred unity' between the human mind and the biosphere. Many of the pieces are technical or specialized; they range in provenance from 1942 to 1980; most were previously published. Donaldson, a former colleague of Bateson, has grouped the selections to roughly follow the sequence of Bateson's popular Steps to an Ecology of Mind. But in this volume, the articles do not cohere into a unified whole.

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  • Q: What is the main theme of 'Sacred Unity: Further Steps to an Ecology of Mind'? A: The book explores the need to reestablish a 'sacred unity' between the human mind and the biosphere, applying principles of cybernetics to various fields including psychiatry, evolutionary biology, and linguistics.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Gregory Bateson, an influential anthropologist known for his work in cybernetics and the theory of knowledge.
  • Q: What types of writings are included in this collection? A: The collection includes posthumously gathered lectures, articles, and essays that vary in quality and focus, reflecting Bateson's interdisciplinary approach.
  • Q: What is the publication date of 'Sacred Unity'? A: The book was published on January 1, 1991.
  • Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 346 pages.
  • Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to the topics it covers? A: While the book offers valuable insights, some pieces are technical and specialized, making it potentially more suitable for readers with prior knowledge in related fields.
  • Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Sacred Unity'.
  • Q: Are the essays in this book cohesive? A: The essays do not cohere into a unified whole, as they were grouped to follow the sequence of Bateson’s earlier work, 'Steps to an Ecology of Mind'.
  • Q: What subjects does the book cover? A: The book covers subjects related to knowledge theory, ethnology, and evolution.

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