Wendell Berry
Another Turn of the Crank
- ISBN 13:
- 9781582437460
- author:
- Wendell Berry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Counterpoint
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.8 x 0.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Wendell Berry's Another Turn of the Crank is a powerful and thought-provoking collection of essays that explore the intricate connections between global ecosystems and human communities. Berry argues that there can never be a separation between the two, and that the health and survival of one depends upon the other. In this concise but potent volume, Berry tackles topics ranging from modern healthcare to forestry practices, and from local focus to national resolve. His writing is both provocative and intimate, offering a unique perspective on the future of America and the world. Berry's work is characterized by its philosophical and poetic depth, drawing on the traditions of writers such as Emerson and Thoreau. This collection is a testament to his status as one of the most distinctive and important voices in American literature today.