Summer Reading List

One of the first things I did upon sending in my letter of acceptance was to start buying the books on our reading list.  It is a good sign when you are chomping at the bit to dig into school books!

The following is our summer reading list:

• Bentz, V. M. & Shapiro, J. J. (2008). Mindful inquiry in social research.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
• Capra, F.  (2002). The hidden connections: A science for sustainable living.  New York: Anchor Books.
• Jackson, W. (1996). Becoming Native to this Place. Counterpoint.
• Edwards, A.R. (2010). Thriving beyond sustainability: Pathways to a resilient society. Gabriola Island, British Columbia: New Society Publishers.
• McKibben, W. (2010).  Eaarth: Making a life on a tough new Planet. New York: Times Books.
• Orr, D. (2002). The Nature of Design: Ecology, Culture and the Human Intention. Oxford Press
• Shiva, Vandana (2005).  Earth democracy: Justice, sustainability, and peace.  South End Press.
• Sterling, S. (2001). Sustainable education: Re-visioning learning and change.  Devon, United Kingdom: Green Books, Ltd.