books by Fritjof Capra
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Fritjof Capra
The Science of Leonardo: Inside the Mind of the Great Genius of the Renaissance
Fritjof Capra
Doubleday
, 2007
A Great Read
This book is simply excellent and should be read by anyone with an interest in personal or organizational innovation.
The Turning Point: Science, Society, and the Rising Culture
Fritjof Capra
Bantam
, 1984
Important messages
I think Fritjof Capra is making some very important observations in this book. Through his observations, the author states that Western Civilization is gradually approaching the climax of a major turning point in its evolution. He suggests that the cause of this is in ...
The Hidden Connections: A Science for Sustainable Living
Fritjof Capra
Anchor
, 2004
As wide-ranging and thoughtful as Capra's other books.
This is a valuable successor to Capra's earlier books, all of which seek to discuss matters of critical societal and ecological concern within the framework of scientific analysis and understanding. The book is in two parts. The first three chapters provide a ...
Ecological Literacy: Educating Our Children for a Sustainable World (The Bioneers Series)
David W. Orr
Sierra Club Books
, 2005
Towards a Deep Ecology of Learning
Living Education: The Power of the Circle This book explores the depth of the challenges of thinking ecologically. I was especially impressed by the focus that is put on process within the decision making process. The variety of topics, and authors offers a wide ...
The Web of Life: A New Scientific Understanding of Living Systems
Fritjof Capra
Anchor
, 1997
Excellent book!!!
I can't attest to the science, so this review is about "The Web of Life" as literature. The Web of Life is a highly articulate and worthy piece of literature. Even at it's most scientific, it reads like the friendly voice of a wise Indian Chief. It begins with a quote ...
Uncommon Wisdom
Fritjof Capra
Bantam
, 1989
A fine introduction to Capra.
This is an excellent book that acquaints you with the intellectual odyssey and personality of Mr. Capra. Filled with brilliant insights and fascinating discussions with people like E.F. Schumacher, R.D. Laing, Gregory Bateson, Geoffrey Chew, Krishnamurti, Warner ...
The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism (25th ...
Fritjof Capra
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
, 2000
An enlightening experience
From reading Fritjof Capra's remarkable book, I have gained much more respect for physics while also strengthening my understanding of Eastern philosophy. In his book, Capra urges that physicists realize nature's organic processes instead of explaining these ...
The Web of Life
Fritjof Capra
Doubleday
, 1996
Remarkable.
This is a wonderful book. In his recent books Capra has marvelously introduced us to thought, and work, that are generally disparate in the public mind. His narrative, while addressing complex material, is exceedingly easy to read and to grasp. All of us "bring ...
The Hidden Connections: Integrating The Biological, Cognitive, And Social Dimensions Of Life Into A Science ...
Fritjof Capra
Doubleday
, 2002
Excellent read!
This book was really a true pleasure to read! This book provides us with a very beautiful picture of how all matter (both organic and non-organic) including ourselves is connected and related to each other. Even though the author tries to illuminate us on how we are ...
Reframing Complexity: Perspectives from the North and South
ISCE Publishing
, 2007
Havana's Instituto de Filosofia's First Biennial International Seminar on the Philosophical, Epistemological and Methodological Implications of Complexity Theory, was held in January 2002 in Havana, Cuba's capital city. The seminar was aimed at familiarizing Cuban researchers and professors in a more direct way with some of the current trends - ...
El Tao E La Fisica /tao And the Physique
Fritjof Capra
Editorial Sirio
, 1983
The Tao of Physics (Flamingo)
Fritjof Capra
Flamingo
, 1992
Mr. Capra eloquently states his view of the universe.
Fritjof Capra eloquently displays the striking similarities between the ancient arts of enlightenment and the modern discoveries in Physics. If you read this book you're eyes will open wide, whether you're beginning to explore Physics or you're 30 years deep in ...
Green Politics
Charlene Spretnak
, Fritjof Capra
Bear & Co
, 1986
A Must read on Green Politics
If you are interested in Green politics, this is one of the books that you MUST read. It discusses the core issues of Green politics, and assesses the growing popularity (at the time) of the Green movement, which primarly took root in Europe--in particular the then ...
Tao of Physics
Fritjof Capra
Bantam Books
, 1977
Drawing parallels where they do not seem to be
When I was in graduate school in psychology, one of the professors assigned this book. He was trying to make the point that, with all the different schools of thought in psychology (e.g., behaviorism, psychoanalytic theory, the phenomenologists, existentialism), there ...
El Punto Crucial
Fritjof Capra
Troquel Editorial
, 1996
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