Home Economics
Home Economics
Wendell Berry
Michael Pollan
I’ve learned more from [this author] than anyone else about how best to engage with nature, and how to write a sturdy and pleasing English sentence. - Michael Pollan
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Home Economics

Home Economics

Wendell Berry
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Wendell Berry
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In "Home Economics," Wendell Berry weaves a compelling narrative that delves into the essence of what it means to be truly connected to our environment, our communities, and the very foundations of our existence. Through a series of fourteen thought-provoking essays, Berry challenges us to reconsider our notions of stewardship and household management, grounding his discourse in the belief that the act of making oneself "responsibly at home" in the world is both a personal and collective journey toward sustainability and harmony. With profound insight and a clear, unwavering voice, Berry articulates a vision of economics as the heartbeat of planetary health, advocating for a return to the roots of household as the cornerstone of a thriving ecosystem. Berry's exploration extends beyond mere critique, offering a luminous blueprint for healing our fractured relationship with the earth. He argues that the path to a healthier planet begins in the intimate spaces of our daily lives, in the choices we make about how we live, consume, and communicate. "Home Economics" stands as a beacon of hope and a call to action, inviting readers to redefine their understanding of progress and success. It is a testament to Berry's enduring wisdom and his unwavering commitment to forging a responsible, sustainable path forward—a narrative that resonates deeply in a world searching for clarity and direction in the midst of ecological and social upheaval.

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Released
1987
1 Jun
Length
192
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I’ve learned more from [this author] than anyone else about how best to engage with nature, and how to write a sturdy and pleasing English sentence. - Michael Pollan
But ignorance of when to stop is a modern epidemic; it is the basis of "industrial progress" and "economic growth". The most obvious practical result of this ignorance is a critical disproportion of scale between the scale of human enterprises and their sources in nature.
— Wendell Berry, Home Economics

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