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Hinduism and Ecology
Seeds of Truth
by Ranchor Prime
Synopsis
A highly readable introduction to Hinduism and its relevance to meeting the environmental challenges facing the human family in the 21st century
Reviews
‘Ranchor Prime writes with feeling and skill on Hindu myths and values that could save us.’ Walter Schwarz, The Guardian
‘Ranchor Prime has succeeded in writing a most attractive book to carry the important ecological dialogue further.’ Kenneth Cracknell, Professor of Theology and Global Studies, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University
Description
Hinduism and Ecology takes the reader on a journey through India, along ancient tree-lined avenues, past sacred groves and temples to the pulsing heart of India. We meet environmental activitists such as scientist and author Vandana Shiva, founder of the Chipko Movement Sunderlal Bahugana, and we learn of Mahatma Gandhi’s crucial role in developing modern environmental thinking.
Key selling points
• New revised edition of the established title ‘Hinduism and Ecology’ first published by Cassell in 1992
• A highly readable introduction to Hinduism and its relevance to sustainable living
• Essential reading for students of the environment and of ecology and religion
• Offers an insight into Hindu culture at a time when it is becoming increasingly globalised
• The author has an established readership for his books on Hindu spirituality
• Issued as part of Fitzrovia’s new Hindu classics series, alongside Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana
Market for this book
Ecology, religion, environment, natural history, social sciences, economics, self-sufficency, philosophy
Author
After working as an environmentalist and educator in Britain and India, Ranchor Prime published ten books on Hindu spirituality and ecology. His books include Ramayan, A Journey, 1997, and Bhagavad Gita, 2003. He lives in London and is a regular broadcaster and public speaker.
Scope of the book
• Learning from the tradition
• India in the balance
• Campaigning for the future
• Based on interviews with India’s leading environmental campaigners, including Vandana Shiva and Sunderlal Bahugana
Contents
1 . Introduction: Banyan seed
2. World forest
3. Forest splendour
4. Vishnu, sleeping creator
5. Cosmic person
6. Ten avatars
7. Krishna, forest cowherd
8. Village economics
9. Life of sacrifice
10. O King of trees, I bow before you
11. Hugging the trees
12. Alternative society
13. Restoring Krishna’s forests
Format : Hardcover 188 x 135 mm
ISBN : 978-0-9561846-2-7
Pages : 208 pages plus 12 black and white linocuts
Publisher : Fitzrovia Press
Publication : September 2011
Price : £13.99
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