Sensitive Chaos: The Creation of Flowing Forms in Water and Air [Paperback]

Theodor Schwenk (Author), J. Collins (Translator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1855840553 | ISBN-13: 978-1855840553 | Publication Date: January 1, 1996 | Edition: Revised

The Creation of Flowing Forms in Water and Air

Theodor Schwenk

Translated by Olive Whicher & Johanna Weigley

More than ever before, today we need "water consciousness" and we can begin with this essential and classic book on water as the universal bearer of living, formative processes.

Beginning with simple flowing phenomena of water and air, Schwenk gradually builds up, with the help of marvelous photographs and drawings, the "letters" of an alphabet that will allow us to "read" the living meaning of water.

The spiritual, formative processes are gradually brought to light, and we come to recognize the Creative Word in the universe.

Fully illustrated.

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Language Notes

Text: English, German (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press; Revised edition (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855840553
• ISBN-13: 978-1855840553
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful and poetic view of science, November 23, 1998

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Thomas R. Blakeslee "tblakeslee" (Venice, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sensitive Chaos: The Creation of Flowing Forms in Water and Air (Paperback)

This beautiful book remains scientifically accurate while describing in poetic and spiritual style the flowing of fluids in nature. A beautiful collection of pictures illustrates how even living things follow the rules of fluid flow as new cells flow forth in the growth process.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Water, Water, Everywhere, February 21, 2000

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Jane Kansas (Halifax Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sensitive Chaos: Creation of Flowing Forms in Water and Air (Paperback)

It's out-of-print. No one you know has ever heard of this book. No matter: the trouble you may have in finding a copy of Sensitive Chaos will be worth it. The images will remain with you. The text will teach the old dog (you) new tricks. And years and years from now you will still recognize the spiral of water in the things you see, and you'll even feel a little more connected to the world. Beautiful book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars inspiring, March 26, 2011

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Apryl Dawn "sunnygal88" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sensitive Chaos: The Creation of Flowing Forms in Water and Air (Paperback)

I must agree completely with the first two reviews. They each summarize the essence of this book. I was newly exploring my interest in water and ecological design when I came upon Theodore Schwenk. Sensitive Chaos filled me with inspiration and was consistent with the science I knew. Years later, I still think of this book.