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Vedic Ecology: Practical Wisdom for Surviving the 21st Century
Drawing on India's ancient roots, Prime explores the possibility of applying old-world knowledge to new-world problems. Discover the environmental perspective put forth by the Vedas and how environmental activists and thinkers are applying it today. The author presents his own conclusions about high thinking and simple living, as well as interviewing prominent activists including scientist Vandana Shiva, Satish Kumar, Banwari (editor of Jansata, a Hindi daily newspaper) and prominent environmentalist Sevak Saran. Includes over 45 illustrations.
Book Details
- Publisher: Mandala Publishing
- Publish Date: Sep 1st, 2002
- Pages: 160
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.26in - 6.34in - 0.90in - 1.32lb
- EAN: 9781886069657
- Categories: • Hinduism - General• Environmental Conservation & Protection - General
About the Author
Prime, Ranchor: - Ranchor Prime is the author of several books on the culture and spirituality of India, speaking to Hindu environmental issues as a Hindu religious scholar. He is an advisor on religion and conservation to the Alliance of Religions and Conservation, and he is co-founder and director of Friends of Vrindavan, an environmental charity aimed at protecting sacred forests in India. He lives in London.
Praise for this book
"This beautiful book connects modern ecology and environmental activism with the ancient Vedic tradition of India in a way that inspires both contemplation and action."