About the Author

ELISABETH FERRERO holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and is Professor of Humanities at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida. She was instrumental in developing a close relationship between Thomas Berry and St. Thomas University. In addition, she was the lead agent in securing for St. Thomas University the prestigious 1992 Renew America National Award for "Institutional Environmental Education, Eco-Justice: The University in the Eco-logical Age." The University was selected amongst 1600 colleges and universities by the National Environmental Awards Council, composed of 28 leading U.S. environmental organizations. Elisabeth Ferrero is co-author of an important book on the Earth Charter, and she is also a gifted poet and author of books of poetry in English and Italian.