Les êtres de la vigne : Enquête dans les mondes de la biodynamie (French Edition) by Jean Foyer

The Beings of the Vine - Investigation into the Worlds of Biodynamics is a captivating book by Jean Foyer that immerses us in the depths of biodynamics. More than just an agricultural method, biodynamics is a true way of life, an ecological approach that transforms our way of perceiving nature and its forces.

This book is the result of five years of meticulous ethnographic research conducted by anthropologist Jean Foyer in the heart of the Anjou region, among biodynamic winegrowers. The author explores agricultural practices that go far beyond the simple cultivation of the vine. He invites us to discover unique cosmologies, where the relationship with nature is perceived differently depending on the contexts, sciences, and spiritualities.

The biodynamic winegrowers, while rooted in a materialist reality, also open themselves to analogical worlds, where exchanges between the sky and the earth are constant. In the most advanced practices, known as "life forces," biodynamics takes on an animistic dimension, where non-humans, like nature spirits, play a central role.

This book is not just a study of an agricultural technique, but a genuine investigation into rural cosmologies that, on the fringes of modern Western society, pave the way for a renaissance of spiritualities. These biodynamic practices contribute to a reanimation of the world, in both the vitalist and spiritual sense.

With an accessible yet rigorous style, Jean Foyer manages to capture the complexity of biodynamic practices and make them understandable to a broad audience. Whether you are a wine enthusiast, passionate about ecology, or simply curious about new forms of relationship with nature, this book will provide you with a deep and nuanced understanding of contemporary issues related to biodynamics.

The Beings of the Vine is published by Wildproject, in the "The Coming World" series, a collection of books that question our relationship with the living and nature. The book is available in paperback format, with 200 pages of rich and documented content, and it is printed in a compact format (20 x 13 cm), ideal for being carried everywhere.

Additional Information:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782381140735
• ISBN: 978-2-38114-073-5
• Publisher: Wildproject
• Publication Date: 08/16/2024
• Collection: The Coming World
• Number of Pages: 200
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 cm
• Weight: 334 g
• Language: French