“A liberal education rests on the assumption that nature and human nature do not change very much or very fast and that one therefore needs to understand the past.”
Quote by Wendell Berry
Work
The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture
A profound and thought-provoking analysis of the relationship between agriculture and culture in the United States, exploring the consequences of industrial farming practices on the environment, economy, and community life. more
Author
Wendell Berry
Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more
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