Matthew T. Dickerson, professor of environmental studies and computer science at Middlebury College, is coauthor of Ents, Elves, and Eriador. David O'Hara, assistant professor of philosophy at Augustana College, is coauthor of From Homer to Harry Potter.
"Dickerson and O'Hara demonstrate convincingly that environmental
themes play a much larger role in Lewis's thought than has so far
been recognized. And they show that Lewis's "environmental vision"
-- especially as expressed in his fiction -- can contribute to our
current conversation more than today's environmentalists have
suspected. This is a fine addition to Lewis studies that also
enriches our understanding of how to care for our world. -- Alan
Jacobs, author of The Narnian: the Life and Imagination of C. S.
Lewis" --
"Dickerson and O'Hara demonstrate how one man, well before the fad,
established his own code of ethics "in which nature is enchanted by
something that transcends nature and provides a transcendent
morality, in which exploiting the earth, the water, or our fellow
creatures is not merely inconvenient but morally wrong."
Recommended for all libraries.--Charles C. Nash, Library Journal"
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"Narnia and the Fields of Arbol is a splendid book. Insightful and
well-written, based on a close and careful reading of Lewis'
fantasy literature, this volume clearly illustrates, as the
subtitle puts it, the environmental vision of C.S. Lewis. It also
demonstrates how authentic Christian faith is an ally, not an
enemy, of creation care. -- Steven Bouma-Prediger, author of For
the Beauty of the Earth: A Christian Vision for Creation Care"
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"Narnia and the Fields of Arbol shows that Lewis's writings... can
lead the way for both Christian and secular
environmentalists.--Ryder W. Miller, Rain Taxi" --
"Shows the horror, environmental and moral, or separating the human
from nature." -- Choice
"The authors make their case in depth, revealing not only a
detailed knowledge of Lewis's fiction, but extensive familiarity
with the critical literature surrounding it, as well as
environmental literature in general. Narnia and the Fields of Arbol
is both revelatory and a pleasure to read.--Robert Siegel" --
"The book defends "a certain Christian view of ecology." This
defense is for ecologically disengaged Christians fond of Lewis and
for non-Christians who care about ecology but blame Christianity
for our environmental problems." -- The Review of Politics
"Their book nicely balances the environmental vision of C.S. Lewis,
including over thirty of his writings in the discussion, with their
ongoing discussion of the role of stories to impress moral and
spiritual values to readers and listeners." -- Mythlore
"This is an insightful and timely study of a significant but
relatively neglected aspect of C. S. Lewis's fiction.--Sanford
Schwartz, author of The Matrix of Modernism: Pound, Eliot, and
Early Twentieth Century Thought" --
"We happily suggest the brand new Matthew Dickerson and David L.
O-Hara [book] for your consideration.--HOT001" --
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