Holistic Revolution

In the past years, the influence of the holistic movement has become even more mainstream and significant than its detractors ever thought it could but what are its sources and central ideas? This book offers the first authoritative introduction to its central themes and thinkers, through a series of key writings selected and introduced by William Bloom, in term of its range, overview and encyclopaedic feel, it cannot be rivalled. Carl Jung, Deepak Chopra, Elaine Pagels, Carlos Castaneda, Jonathon Porritt, Fritjof Capra, M. Scott Peck and Louise Hay are just a handful of the popular and influential writers represented here. Through their writing, Bloom looks at why it is the holistic approach has became so popular - locating the movement in its historical and cultural context -and also makes a compelling case for its continuing significance.