Hinduism and Ecology

Protecting Mother Earth

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

• A highly readable introduction to Hinduism and its relevance to sustainable living

• Essential reading for students of the environment and religion

• The author has an established readership for his books on Hindu spirituality

• Issued as part of Fitzrovia Press Hindu classics series, alongside Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana

Market for this book

Ecology, religion, environment, natural history, life sciences, economics, self-sufficiency, philosophy

About the author

Ranchor Prime worked as an environmentalist in Britain and India, and has published ten books on Hindu spirituality and ecology.