Voices from the Gathering Storm

Voices from the Gathering Storm: The Web of Ecological-Societal Crisis is a 2005 non-fiction book that was published by Word Association Publishers and edited by Joseph Arcos, Mary Argus and Frederick DiCarlo.[1]

Voices from the Gathering Storm: The Web of Ecological-Societal Crisis
AuthorJoseph C. Arcos (Editor),
Mary F. Arcos (Editor),
Frederick J. DiCarlo (Editor)
LanguageEnglish
GenreNon-fiction
Publication date
2005
Media typePrint
ISBN978-1595711014

Synopsis

A collection of essays that discuss social, cultural, and technological factors contributing to our environmental predicament. It proposes the need for a change in the religion of consumption, a change in our definitions of progress and success from increased consumption to increased stewardship of our diminishing resources and shrinking planet.

Contributors
  • Thomas Berry
  • Sharon L. Camp
  • Francesco diCastri
  • Daniel D. Chiras
  • Herman Daly
  • Matthew P. Fox
  • Michael Gregory
  • Joel Hilliker
  • Kaye H. Kilburn
  • Margaret L. Kripke
  • Janice D. Longstreth
  • Lester Milbrath
  • Stephen S. Morse
  • Hugh Pitcher
  • John Poppy
  • Van Rensselaer Potter
  • Ellen K. Silbergeld
  • James A. Swa

Reception

The Midwest Book Review positively reviewed Voices from the Gathering Storm, calling it "expertly compiled" and a "remarkable body of study".[2] The Times-News also praised the book, saying it was "carefully researched" and "hard-hitting".[3]

References
  1. Barrett, J. Edward. Review: Voices From The Gathering Storm. American Journal of Theology & Philosophy, Vol. 28, No. 2 (May 2007), pp. 294-295
  2. Internet Bookwatch Midwest Book Review
  3. Megivern, Marjorie. Book focuses on environmental crisis. The Times-News, Jul 2, 2006. p2E.
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