THE WEB OF LIFE : A New Synthesis of Mind and Matter

摘要: The vitality and accessibility of Fritjof Capra's ideas have made him perhaps the most eloquent spokesperson latest findings emerging at frontiers scientific, social, philosophical thought. In his international bestsellers "The Tao Physics" Turning Point, " he juxtaposed physics mysticism to define a new vision reality. Web Life, Capra takes yet another giant step, setting forth scientific language describe interrelationships interdependence psychological, biological, physical, cultural phenomena--the "web life."During past twenty-five years, scientists challenged conventional views evolution organization living systems developed theories with revolutionary social implications. has been forefront this revolution. offers brilliant synthesis such recent breakthroughs as theory complexity, Gaia theory, chaos other explanations properties organisms, systems, ecosystems. surprising stand in stark contrast accepted paradigms mechanism Darwinism provide an extraordinary foundation for ecological policies that will allow us build sustain communities without diminishing opportunities future generations.Now available paperback first time, Life" is cutting-edge science writing tradition James Gleick's "Chaos, Gregory Bateson's "Mind Matter, Ilya Prigogine's "Order Out Chaos."