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Gregory Bateson

Steps to an Ecology of Mind: Collected Essays in Anthropology, Psychiatry, Evolution, and Epistemology

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1972

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Gregory Bateson's Steps to an Ecology of Mind is a collection of interdisciplinary essays and lectures exploring the interconnectedness of social, biological, and environmental systems. By examining patterns and processes in diverse contexts, Bateson provides insights into how individuals and societies relate to their environments and each other.

Reviews & Readership

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Readers find Steps to an Ecology of Mind to be intellectually stimulating and thought-provoking, offering a multidisciplinary approach to understanding human behavior and communication. However, some find it overly complex and dense, which can make it challenging to fully grasp the core concepts. Overall, it's praised for its originality and depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Steps to an Ecology of Mind?

A reader who would enjoy Steps to an Ecology of Mind by Gregory Bateson is likely fascinated by systems theory, cybernetics, and the interconnectedness of human and natural worlds. Similar audiences might appreciate Fritjof Capra's The Web of Life and Norbert Wiener's Cybernetics for their explorations of complex systems and holistic thinking.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years