Transpersonal psychology and deep ecological philosophy: Exploring linkages and applications for social work

Social Thought

Volumn 20, Issue 1-2, 2001, Pages 23-44

  Besthorn, Fred H ^a  

^a WASHBURN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Deep ecology; Environment; Social work; Spirituality; Transpersonal

Indexed keywords

EID: 85023908282     PISSN: 0099183X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15426432.2001.9960279     Document Type: Article

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