The serviceberry

Robin Wall,Kimmerer,

As indigenous scientist and author of 'Braiding Sweetgrass' Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most? Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and the hoarding of resources, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Meanwhile, the serviceberry's relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, interconnectedness, and gratitude. The tree distributes its wealth - its abundance of sweet, juicy berries - to meet the needs of its natural community. 'The Serviceberry' is an antidote to the broken relationships and misguided goals of our times, and a reminder that 'hoarding won't save us, all flourishing is mutual.'

Author(s): Wall,Kimmerer,, Robin
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 19/11/2024
Pagination: 110 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Allen Lane
Published By: Allen Lane
Book Classification: Environmentalist thought & ideology|Indigenous peoples|Economic systems & structures|Applied ecology|Environmental management|Conservation of the environment|Trees, wildflowers & plants: general interest
Dimensions: 188x119x16
Weight: 165
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780241721308