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Fertile Edges: Regenerating Land, Culture, and Hope
Maddy Harland offers a unique, frontline take on 25 years of environmental successes and the massive challenges facing this planet and its people. From permaculture's origins in Australia in the 1970s to its current activities in over 170 countries worldwide, Harland explores the positive developments of this global movement and the potential it has yet to achieve. Her narrative is contextualized by significant trends and events: wars, disasters, deforestation, rising sea levels, the threat to the Gulf Stream, 9/11, Occupy, the rise of Trump, Brexit and climate denial.
From discussions of practical permaculture to ruminations on deep ecology and global transformation, Harland contrasts the permaculture perspective with the ecocide of "business as usual." Her writings reference concepts such as regenerative culture, earth restoration and social permaculture, long before they were to become core permaculture ideas and practices. Her deep connection with the natural world--its seasons, landscapes, and species--and all that our differing cultures and spirits have to offer add another dimension of heart to this book.
These editorials from the mid 1990s to today, comprise a thoughtful portrait of an increasingly global movement, represent a forthright and compassionate call to arms, and offer pathways to hope and strength in times of crisis.
From discussions of practical permaculture to ruminations on deep ecology and global transformation, Harland contrasts the permaculture perspective with the ecocide of "business as usual." Her writings reference concepts such as regenerative culture, earth restoration and social permaculture, long before they were to become core permaculture ideas and practices. Her deep connection with the natural world--its seasons, landscapes, and species--and all that our differing cultures and spirits have to offer add another dimension of heart to this book.
These editorials from the mid 1990s to today, comprise a thoughtful portrait of an increasingly global movement, represent a forthright and compassionate call to arms, and offer pathways to hope and strength in times of crisis.
192 pages, Paperback
Published November 6, 2017
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December 29, 2017
Having been a subscriber to Permaculture magazine for approximately 17 years I knew I would have read many of these editorials. However I love Maddy's writing and observations, her skill in drawing together threads of thought with humour and deep meaning, so I wanted to support her by buying and reading the book.
I have therefore been delighted with the format that brings together selected editorials with a timeline of current affairs and events in the "permaculture world". I have enjoyed re-reading many of the pieces, marking ideas to reflect upon. I have been inspired many times to be grateful for such a reflective and meaningful, yet sometimes stark and honest look at where our world is coming from and heading to. Basically she puts all this much better than I can!
I have therefore been delighted with the format that brings together selected editorials with a timeline of current affairs and events in the "permaculture world". I have enjoyed re-reading many of the pieces, marking ideas to reflect upon. I have been inspired many times to be grateful for such a reflective and meaningful, yet sometimes stark and honest look at where our world is coming from and heading to. Basically she puts all this much better than I can!
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