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{{short description|British writer and academic}}
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| image = Alastair McIntosh, 2010 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Alastair McIntosh, in 2010.
| birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1955}}
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| education = Universities of [[University of Aberdeen|Aberdeen]] (BSc), [[University of Edinburgh|Edinburgh]] (MBA), [[University of Ulster|Ulster]] (PhD)
| occupation = Writer, academic and activist
| spouse = Vérène Nicolas
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'''Alastair McIntosh''' (born 1955) is a Scottish writer, academic and activist.
'''Alastair McIntosh''' is a Scottish writer, academic and activist.


He was brought up in [[Leurbost]] on the [[Isle of Lewis]] and is married to Vérène Nicolas. He is involved with Scottish [[land reform]] especially on [[Eigg]] and campaigned successfully against the [[Harris, Outer Hebrides|Harris]] superquarry in [[Lingerbay]]. He is a fellow of the [[Centre for Human Ecology]], an Honorary Fellow of the [[E. F. Schumacher Society|Schumacher Society]], and helped to set up the [[Govan]] based [[GalGael Trust]] of which he is Treasurer and a non-executive director. In 2006 he was appointed to the honorary position of Visiting Professor of Human Ecology at the [[University of Strathclyde]] (Department of Geography & Sociology) - the first such post in [[Human ecology]] in a [[Scottish university]].
He was brought up in [[Leurbost]] on the [[Isle of Lewis]] and is married to Vérène Nicolas. He is involved with Scottish [[land reform]] especially on [[Eigg]] and campaigned successfully against the [[Harris, Outer Hebrides|Harris]] superquarry in [[Lingerbay]]. He is a fellow of the [[Centre for Human Ecology]], an Honorary Fellow of the [[E. F. Schumacher Society|Schumacher Society]], and helped to set up the [[Govan]] based [[GalGael Trust]] of which he is Treasurer and a non-executive director. In 2006 he was appointed to the honorary position of Visiting Professor of Human Ecology at the [[University of Strathclyde]] (Department of Geography & Sociology)<ref>[http://www.che.ac.uk/mambo/content/view/164/44/ CHE Fellow appointed Visiting Professor] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929084701/http://www.che.ac.uk/mambo/content/view/164/44/ |date=29 September 2011 }}</ref> – the first such post in [[Human ecology]] in a [[Scottish university]].


Alastair also features on [[Nizlopi]]'s mini album 'Extraordinary' on the track titled 'Homage To Young Men'.
Alastair also features on [[Nizlopi]]'s mini album 'Extraordinary' on the track titled 'Homage To Young Men'.<ref>[http://www.alastairmcintosh.com/articles/2006-homage.htm Homage to Young Men – with Nizlopi]</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
He holds a BSc in Geography, submajoring in moral philosophy and psychology from the University of Aberdeen (1977), a financial MBA from the University of Edinburgh (1981), and in 2008 the Academy of Irish Cultural Heritages (of which he is a Visiting Fellow) at the [[University of Ulster]] approved the award of PhD by Published Work based on ''Soil and Soul'' and twelve supporting publications presented with a short linking thesis, 'Some Contributions of Liberation Theology to Community Empowerment in Scottish Land Reform 1991-2003'. Parts of this will find publication in autumn 2008 as Schumacher Briefing No. 15:
He holds a BSc in geography, submajoring in moral philosophy and psychology from the University of Aberdeen (1977), a financial MBA from the University of Edinburgh (1981), and in 2008 the Academy of Irish Cultural Heritages (of which he is a Visiting Fellow) at the [[University of Ulster]] approved the award of PhD by Published Work based on ''Soil and Soul'' and twelve supporting publications presented with a short linking thesis, 'Some Contributions of Liberation Theology to Community Empowerment in Scottish Land Reform 1991-2003'.<ref>[http://www.che.ac.uk/mambo/content/view/396/44/ Alastair McIntosh earns a PhD by publication] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929084719/http://www.che.ac.uk/mambo/content/view/396/44/ |date=29 September 2011 }}</ref> Parts of this were published in 2008 as Schumacher Briefing No. 15: 'Rekindling Community: Connecting People, Environment and Spirituality'.
'Rekindling Community: Connecting People, Environment and Spirituality'.


== Publications ==
== Publications ==
His best-known work is his 2001 book ''Soil and Soul: People Versus Corporate Power''. In 2006 he published his collected poetry, ''Love and Revolution'' (Luath Press). His 2008 book on the psychology and spirituality underlying [[climate change]] "Hell and High Water: Climate Change, Hope and the Human Condition" was described by [[Michael Russell (politician)|Michael Russell]] MSP, Minister for the Environment in the Scottish Government as "a profoundly important book, just as ''Soil and Soul'' was a profoundly important book."
His best-known work is his 2001 book ''Soil and Soul: People Versus Corporate Power''. In 2006 he published his collected poetry, ''Love and Revolution''. His 2008 book on the psychology and spirituality underlying [[climate change]] "Hell and High Water: Climate Change, Hope and the Human Condition" was described by [[Michael Russell (Scottish politician)|Michael Russell]] MSP, Minister for the Environment in the Scottish Government as "a profoundly important book, just as ''Soil and Soul'' was a profoundly important book."<ref>[http://galgael-2008.blogspot.com/2008/07/hell-and-high-water.html Hell and High Water] Book launch, 25 June 2008</ref>


=== Bibliography ===
=== Bibliography ===
*''Healing Nationhood: Essays on Spirituality, Place and Community'', Curlew Productions, May 2000, ISBN 1900259958
*''Healing Nationhood: Essays on Spirituality, Place and Community'', Curlew Productions, May 2000, {{ISBN|1-900259-95-8}}
*''Soil and Soul: People versus Corporate Power'', [[Aurum Press]], Oct 2001, ISBN 1854109421
*''Soil and Soul: People versus Corporate Power'', [[Aurum Press]], October 2001, {{ISBN|1-85410-942-1}}
*''Love and Revolution: Collected Poetry'', Luath Press, September 2006, ISBN 1905222580
*''Love and Revolution: Collected Poetry'', Luath Press, September 2006, {{ISBN|1-905222-58-0}}
*''Hell and High Water: Climate Change, Hope and the Human Condition'', [[Birlinn]], June 2008, ISBN 1841586226
*''Hell and High Water: Climate Change, Hope and the Human Condition'', [[Birlinn (publisher)|Birlinn]], June 2008, {{ISBN|1-84158-622-6}}
* Rekindling Community: Connecting People, Environment and Spirituality, by Alastair McIntosh and colleagues, published by Green Books in association with [[WWF International]] and the Centre for Human Ecology, October 2008,
* ''Rekindling Community: Connecting People, Environment and Spirituality'', Green Books, September 2008, {{ISBN|1-900322-38-2}}, Alastair McIntosh and colleagues in association with [[WWF (conservation organization)|WWF International]] and the Centre for Human Ecology
* ''Spiritual Activism: Leadership as Service'', by Alastair McIntosh and Matt Carmichael, Green Books (UK), September 2014, {{ISBN|9780857843005}}. Published in North America by UIT Cambridge Ltd., October 2015, {{ISBN|9780857843005}}
* ''Poacher's Pilgrimage: an Island Journey'', Birlinn Books (UK), {{ISBN|9781780274683}}.
* ''Riders on the Storm: the Climate Crisis and the Survival of Being'', Birlinn Books (UK), August 2020, {{ISBN|9781780276397}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Human ecology]]
*[[Human ecology]]
*[[Spiritual ecology]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.alastairmcintosh.com/ AlastairMcIntosh.com Includes most writings and links to Soil & Soul and Love & Revolution]
*[http://www.alastairmcintosh.com/ AlastairMcIntosh.com] – includes most writings and links to Soil & Soul and Love & Revolution
*[http://www.alastairmcintosh.com/general/interviews.htm Sunday Herald & Sunday Times Profiles]
*[http://www.alastairmcintosh.com/general/interviews.htm Sunday Herald & Sunday Times Profiles]
*[http://www.resurgence.org/resurgence/issues/mcintosh219.htm The Power of Love (Nonviolence)]
*[http://www.resurgence.org/resurgence/issues/mcintosh219.htm The Power of Love (Nonviolence)]
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*[http://www.che.ac.uk/ Centre for Human Ecology] – including MSc degree course
*[http://www.alastairmcintosh.com/articles/2006-homage.htm Homage to Young Men BBC interview and text]
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*[http://www.verenenicolas.org/ Vérène Nicolas's website]
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*[http://www.che.ac.uk Centre for Human Ecology - including MSc degree course]
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*[http://www.verenenicolas.org Vérène Nicolas's website]


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Latest revision as of 05:37, 8 October 2024

Alastair McIntosh
Alastair McIntosh, in 2010.
Born1955 (age 69–70)
EducationUniversities of Aberdeen (BSc), Edinburgh (MBA), Ulster (PhD)
Occupation(s)Writer, academic and activist
SpouseVérène Nicolas

Alastair McIntosh is a Scottish writer, academic and activist.

He was brought up in Leurbost on the Isle of Lewis and is married to Vérène Nicolas. He is involved with Scottish land reform especially on Eigg and campaigned successfully against the Harris superquarry in Lingerbay. He is a fellow of the Centre for Human Ecology, an Honorary Fellow of the Schumacher Society, and helped to set up the Govan based GalGael Trust of which he is Treasurer and a non-executive director. In 2006 he was appointed to the honorary position of Visiting Professor of Human Ecology at the University of Strathclyde (Department of Geography & Sociology)[1] – the first such post in Human ecology in a Scottish university.

Alastair also features on Nizlopi's mini album 'Extraordinary' on the track titled 'Homage To Young Men'.[2]

Education

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He holds a BSc in geography, submajoring in moral philosophy and psychology from the University of Aberdeen (1977), a financial MBA from the University of Edinburgh (1981), and in 2008 the Academy of Irish Cultural Heritages (of which he is a Visiting Fellow) at the University of Ulster approved the award of PhD by Published Work based on Soil and Soul and twelve supporting publications presented with a short linking thesis, 'Some Contributions of Liberation Theology to Community Empowerment in Scottish Land Reform 1991-2003'.[3] Parts of this were published in 2008 as Schumacher Briefing No. 15: 'Rekindling Community: Connecting People, Environment and Spirituality'.

Publications

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His best-known work is his 2001 book Soil and Soul: People Versus Corporate Power. In 2006 he published his collected poetry, Love and Revolution. His 2008 book on the psychology and spirituality underlying climate change "Hell and High Water: Climate Change, Hope and the Human Condition" was described by Michael Russell MSP, Minister for the Environment in the Scottish Government as "a profoundly important book, just as Soil and Soul was a profoundly important book."[4]

Bibliography

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  • Healing Nationhood: Essays on Spirituality, Place and Community, Curlew Productions, May 2000, ISBN 1-900259-95-8
  • Soil and Soul: People versus Corporate Power, Aurum Press, October 2001, ISBN 1-85410-942-1
  • Love and Revolution: Collected Poetry, Luath Press, September 2006, ISBN 1-905222-58-0
  • Hell and High Water: Climate Change, Hope and the Human Condition, Birlinn, June 2008, ISBN 1-84158-622-6
  • Rekindling Community: Connecting People, Environment and Spirituality, Green Books, September 2008, ISBN 1-900322-38-2, Alastair McIntosh and colleagues in association with WWF International and the Centre for Human Ecology
  • Spiritual Activism: Leadership as Service, by Alastair McIntosh and Matt Carmichael, Green Books (UK), September 2014, ISBN 9780857843005. Published in North America by UIT Cambridge Ltd., October 2015, ISBN 9780857843005
  • Poacher's Pilgrimage: an Island Journey, Birlinn Books (UK), ISBN 9781780274683.
  • Riders on the Storm: the Climate Crisis and the Survival of Being, Birlinn Books (UK), August 2020, ISBN 9781780276397

See also

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References

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  1. ^ CHE Fellow appointed Visiting Professor Archived 29 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Homage to Young Men – with Nizlopi
  3. ^ Alastair McIntosh earns a PhD by publication Archived 29 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Hell and High Water Book launch, 25 June 2008
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