Bioregionalism

'Bioregionalism' is a collection of chapters written by different authors and includes many of the principal names in the field of bioregionalism. It rates four stars because it is a good reflection of some of the more credible bioregionalist literature. It fails to get the fifth star because the book lacks chapters by either Peter Berg or Kirkpatric Sale, who are arguably two of the most prominant and influential writers contributing to bioregionalist thought. The rating reflects that this book is very readable and would give somebody who is unfamiliar with bioregionalism a good overview of the subject while providing plenty more for a more knowledgable reader. The rating does not reflect whether the subject of bioregionalism is sound or 'worthy' and that must be left up to the individual reader. If read alongside authors such as Arne Naes, this book presents a stimulating alternative philosophy.