Edward Goldsmith

G. Reichel-Doklmatoff

Virginia L . Zaratzian

Thomas Merriam

Nicholas Gould

In this issue Vol . 7. No. 1. January/February 1977

EDITORIAL

Breakthrough for the European Ecological Movement

FEATURE ARTICLES

Cosmology as Ecological Analysis: A View From The Rain Forest The cosmology or world view of an Amazonian tribe is such that behaviour based on i t assures a stable relationship with the environment.

Cancer Hazards i n Food Numerous additives currently used for colouring, flavouring, preserving, bleaching and otherwise altering foodstuffs are proved or suspected carcinogens.

The Disenchantment o f the World The modern mechanistic view of the world makes for an environment lacking in symbolic significance and spiritual values.

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VOL . 7 THE ECOLOGIST 1977

As i n the last two years there wil l be ten issues o f The Ecologist i n 1977. The present combined number replaces the March/April issue, and there wil l be one number for August/September.

This Month's Cover: Interior o f St. Peter's. Paolo Paninini — National Gallery, London. Note: While every care is taken with manuscripts submitted for publication, the Editors cannot guarantee t o return those not accepted. Articles published i n the Ecologist do not necessarily express the views of the Editors. Editor: Edward Goldsmith. Managing Editor: Ruth Lumley-Smith. Associate Editors: Robert Allen, Michael Allaby, Peter Bunyard, Brian Johnson, Jimoh Omo Fadaka,

Andrew MacKillop, Robert Waller, Lawrence Hills, John Papworth, John Davoll, Raymond Dasmann (IUCN), Richard Willson, John Milton (U.S.A.), Peter Freeman (U.S.A.), Henryk Skolimowski (U.S.A).

Advertisement Manager: Philip Hutchings. Advertisement enquiries to: Uphill, Urchfont, Devizes, Wilts. Tel: Chirton (038 084) 370. Published by Ecosystems Ltd. , Registered Office: 73 Molesworth Street, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7DS, U.K. Distributed by: A.M.D. Ltd. , Roding Trading Estate, London Road, Barking, Essex IG11 88U. Printed by Penwell Limited, Parkwood, Callington, Cornwall. Tel: St. Dominick (05795) 522.

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