The Biosphere and the Bioregion: Essential Writings of Peter Berg

As one of the originators of the concept of bioregionalism, Peter Berg (1937-2011) is a founding figure of contemporary environmental thought. As arguably the nation's first post-environmentalist, in the 1970s Berg perceived the negative direction the environmental movement was taking and began to articulate a more positive and pro-active alternative, centered on the concept of bioregions. This book introduces readers to the biospheric vision and post-environmental genius of Berg, with original tributes from twenty prominent writers and thinkers, whose reflections illuminate facets of Berg's continuing importance and offer fresh angles on bioregionalism.

Author: Cheryll Glotfelty
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 07/28/2014
Pages: 326
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9780415704410

About the Author

Cheryll Glotfelty is Professor of Literature and Environment at the University of Nevada, Reno, USA. She is co-founder and past president of the Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE).

Eve Quesnel is a lecturer at Sierra College in California and writes for an independent newspaper in the Lake Tahoe region of California, USA.