The Quiet Revolution
Issue 277 • March/April 2013
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Welcome
Reaching Out • Satish Kumar
The time has come to spread the word
Frontline
Action From the Grass Roots • Lorna Howarth
Grass roots initiatives around the globe
Bee Guardians • Lorna Howarth
Promoting bee conservation
Shared Experiences • Lorna Howarth
Reclaiming Japan's cultural heritage
Mother to Mother • Lorna Howarth
Helping slum dwellers in Dhaka
Fashion Detox • Lorna Howarth
Behind the scenes of 'fast fashion'
Ethical Living
Community Banking • Dorienne Robinson
Can credit unions replace the high-street banks?
World of Nature • James Clarke
Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the birth of John Muir
Pioneers - Politics by Example • Greg Branson
An interview with environmental activist Donnachadh McCarthy
Slow Travel - Life on a Bicycle • Julian Bloomer
Realising a childhood dream of seeing the world by bike
Black Magic • Robin Lee
Exploring the alchemy of wine making
Occasional Didymus - Old Owls • John Moat
The wisdom of wise old owls
Ecologist
Valuing the Small Farm • Luke Dale-Harris
Why EU policy makers are interested in Romania's smallholder farmers
The Natural Choice • Garry Jones
Farming with an emphasis on biodiversity rewards everyone
Ecosystem Engineers • Craig Jordan-Baker
How to maintain robust, biodiverse ecosytems
The Myth of Human Dominion • Mark Cocker
Why the notion we must curb nature is a myth
Marching for Justice • Helena Drakakis
A strong people's movement across India is ushering in change
My Green Life • Sharon Garfinkel
Julia Neuberger on why environmental issues are moral issues
Quotes
The Power of Kindness • Howard Kelly
Never accept payment for a kindness
Keynotes
Hearing the Call • Joanna Macy
We are on the brink of The Great Turning
Undercurrents
Soil, Soul and Society • Satish Kumar
Introducing an eco-philosophy that that will benefit all living beings
Life is Absurd • Thomas H. Naylor
The life and work of Albert Camus
The Quiet Revolution • Martin Palmer
Faiths are key in helping to protect the planet
Psyche and Society • Andy Fisher
We need a whole culture that encourages a deep connection with the wild world
Reshaping Growth • Geoff Mulgan
Reshaping the economy without using up natural resources
The Arts
Carving Time • James Crowden
The work of Dorset-based sculpture David Risk Kennard
Beauty is Long-term Utility • Shakti Maira
Part two of the Beauty Dialogues, featuring Roger Scruton
Regulars
Letters to the Editors
A selection of letters from our readers
Poetry - Unexpected Gifts • Peter Abbs
A tribute to Janice Fixter
Reviews
A Meditation on Mountains • Jane MacNamee
Review of Celebrating Nan Shepherd's Green Classic The Living Mountain
Slow Protest • Ed Mayo
Review of The Resilience Imperative: Cooperative Transitions to a Steady-state Economy
In Search of Happiness • John F Schumaker
Review of In Search of Happiness: Understanding an Endangered State of Mind
Pursuing Change • John Elkington
Review of Corporation 2020: Transforming Business for Tomorrow's World
Towards the Unknown • Gay Watson
Review of Fathomless Heart: The Spiritual and Philosophical Reflections of an English Poet-Sage
What Price the Good Life? • James Sainsbury
Review of How Much is Enough? And What Money Can't Buy
A Meeting of Minds & Hearts • Mark Hinchliffe
Review of Poet and Critic: The Letters of Ted Hughes and Keith Sagar
Crossing the Great Divide • Kate Rawles
Review of The Carbon Cycle: Crossing the Great Divide
Reclaiming Sustainability • Ray Cunningham
Review of Sustainability: A Cultural History by Ulrich Grober
Web Exclusives
Article - Eating Seasonally • Christopher Trotter
Eating seasonally enhances our sense of place and participation
Article - Solar Gold Rush • Patrick O'Sullivan
Is solar farming the answer to 'green' energy?
Article - Bearing Down on Wildlife • Paul Evans
Sections of rural society are still using wildlife as scapegoats