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This article explores the renewed interest in the work of poet and artist William Blake. It discusses recent events and exhibitions that have brought attention to his work, and then focuses on three scholarly books that offer different perspectives on Blake's work. The first book provides a comprehensive overview of Blake's life and works, the second offers a selection of his poetry and prose with critical commentary, and the third explores the reception and influence of Blake's thinking over time. The article also discusses the importance of considering the original objects and audiences of Blake's works, as well as the relationship between print and digital forms. It highlights Blake's influence on the beat poets and his reception in North America, and concludes by emphasizing the enduring significance of his vision. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Transforming Borneo: From Land Exploitation to Sustainable Development" by Goh and Potter aims to examine the trends in land and forest resource development in Borneo from 1970 to 2020. The authors argue that there has been a transition towards sustainable development since 2010, driven by factors such as consumer awareness, climate change mitigation, and regional concerns over forest fires. The book proposes strategies for reconciling socio-economic progress with environmental sustainability, including bio-economy and eco-economy approaches. However, the authors do not engage with debates surrounding these strategies, and there is limited discussion of the politics and vested interests involved in land and forest management. The book concludes by advocating for pragmatic advances but raises questions about whether technocratic and market-based solutions are sufficient for true transformation and who sustainable development is ultimately benefiting. [Extracted from the article]

Dalia Nassar's book, "Romantic Empiricism: nature, art, and ecology from Herder to Humboldt," explores the convergence of Romanticism and empirical knowledge in Germany during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Nassar focuses on the works of Johann Gottfried Herder, Wolfgang Goethe, and Alexander von Humboldt, who sought to provide a new direction to scientific research and aesthetic experience. The author emphasizes the connection between natural science and aesthetics, highlighting the role of forms and analogical thinking. These thinkers played a crucial role in the emergence of ecology by emphasizing the dynamic relationship between living beings and their environment. The book also examines the contributions of Immanuel Kant and explores the ecological insights of these thinkers, which are still relevant today in discussions on environmental issues and the ecological crisis. [Extracted from the article]

The book review discusses the anthology "Sex Ecologies," edited by Stefanie Hessler, which explores the interconnectedness between humans and the environment from diverse perspectives. The anthology challenges Eurocentric and heteronormative impositions and addresses topics such as ecology, colonialism, and the power of erotics within the context of ecological crises. It includes contributions from various disciplines and features visionary essays, conversations, poetry, and artwork. The book is recommended for courses related to ecofeminism, queer ecology, environmental health humanities, Indigenous sustainability, and climate medicine. However, the review also notes the absence of a thorough examination of consent and corporeal agency, as well as a lack of explicit consideration for comprehensive applied humanities-oriented structural remedies and ethical principles in environmental intervention. [Extracted from the article]

"Animal Theologians" is an anthology edited by Andrew Linzey and Clair Linzey that explores the intersection of theology and animal ethics. The book features essays from a range of authors, including theologians, philosophers, and scientists, who discuss the moral consideration of nonhuman animals from various religious perspectives. The editors argue for a more empathic and holistic approach to animal ethics, grounded in the idea that animals have intrinsic value and a unique relationship with their Creator. The book also addresses practical steps to address human mistreatment of animals, such as vegetarianism and factory farming. While the book is comprehensive, some critics note the absence of female theologians and the need for more diverse religious perspectives. Overall, "Animal Theologians" contributes to the ongoing conversation on animal rights and advocates for the integration of animal ethics into theological discourse. [Extracted from the article]

Environmental and Animal Abuse Denial: Averting Our Gaze edited by Tomaž Grušovnik, Reingard Spannring, and Karen Lykke Syse, stands as a groundbreaking work that delves into the intricate phenomenon of denialism, a critical barrier in addressing ecological crises and advancing animal rights. Through its compelling interdisciplinary lens, the book dissects the psychological, sociocultural, and political underpinnings of denial, challenging entrenched anthropocentric views. This review provides a critical analysis of the book and highlights its pivotal role in bridging theoretical ethics with real-world environmental and animal welfare challenges. The editors’ adept selection of contributions guides readers through a thought-provoking journey in denialism, encompassing personal introspection, societal critique, and a scrutinizing look at economic, political, and legal frameworks. Despite its primarily Western-centric perspective, the book is essential in advocating for a broader, more inclusive global dialogue in future research. The book emerges not just as an academic text but as an urgent call to action, resonating with scholars, policymakers, and activists. In essence, this work emphasizes the necessity for a transformative shift in how we perceive and interact with the natural world and its non-human inhabitants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In his recent work I Levinas, Adorno, and the Ethics of the Material Other i , Eric S. Nelson sets forth to propose a novel ethical model springing from the ideas of nonidentity and asymmetry. Eric S. Nelson: Levinas, Adorno, and the Ethics of the Material Other: New York: State University of New York Press, 2020, $34.95 pbk, 459 pp + Index 3 In this light, Nelson employs the term ethics to denote both the narrower Levinasian sense of a pre-political responsibility towards other, but also the boarder sense that draws closer to common second-order normative ethics. Nelson's aim, however, is not only to give values to religion with ethics, a position that he later rejects together with Kant's attempt to subordinate religion to ethics and reason. [Extracted from the article]

Frey observes that some happiness scholars[1] have been eager to integrate happiness into orthodox economics and I see it as a way to at last achieve an old dream of the economic theory of policy à la Tinbergen (1956 i [2] I ) and Theil (1968 i [3] I ), namely to maximize an empirically determined social welfare function i (page 425). Source: Helliwell, J., Layard, R., & Sachs, J. World Happiness Report 2020, New York: Sustainable Development Solutions Network. A lack of information about important variables is a well-known problem (the problem of "omitted variables"). There are fluctuations, and more information is needed about individual genetic characteristics, mental problems and personality. [Extracted from the article]

Before Derrida - if such a formulation can any longer be accepted following Derrida's remarks on "following" in I The Animal That Therefore I Am i - the animal question had been raised throughout the 1970s and 1980s by several key publications. Certainly, such works, through their collective raising of the question of the animal and concomitant critique of "human-exceptionalism", introduced many a "humanities" researcher to the philosophy of animals and animality, thereby helping to grow the field of animal studies in measurable ways. The Edinburgh Companion to Animal Studies. [Extracted from the article]