Ecology, Community and Lifestyle

‘This long awaited work is an updated and thoroughly revised translation of Okologi, Samfunn og Livsstil in Norwegian. Naess is the acknowledged founder of ‘deep ecology’ and a respected authority in semantics, the philosophy of science and the thinking of Spinoza and Ghandi. This book is both a philosophical primer and a handbook on strategy and tactics for thoughtful environmentalists.’ Trends in Ecology and Evolution ‘I would add Naess’ book to that very short list of works in environmental philosophy that speak to us from the depths of a life well and thoughtfully lived, a life which has engendered wisdom and with it care, responsiveness, and a sense of responsibility to the earth.’ Jim Cheney ‘… this book is understandable even for the uninitiated, and practical for anyone wanting to reduce their adverse impacts on the Earth.’ John Davis, Earth First! Journal

Arne is retired, but remains associated with the University of Oslo and its Center for Development and Environment. The Arne Naess Chair in Global Justice and the Environment is being established at the university. Naess holds honorary doctorates from Stockholm University and The Norwegian National University of Sports and Physical Education. He is also an honorary member of The Norwegian Alpine Club and The Norwegian Tourist Association. Naess’s contributions have been honored by many awards, including Norway’s St. Olav’s Order and the Peer Gynt Award, Denmark’s Sonning Prize, the Nordic Coun