Religion and Sustainable Agriculture

World Spiritual Traditions and Food Ethics

By:

Vandana Shiva

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Hardback

Series:

Culture of the Land

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Distinct practices of eating are at the heart of many of the world's faith traditions -- from the Christian Eucharist to Muslim customs of fasting during Ramadan to the vegetarianism and asceticism practiced by some followers of Hinduism and Buddhism. What we eat, how we eat, and whom we eat with can express our core values and religious devotion more clearly than verbal piety. In this wide-ranging collection, eminent scholars, theologians, activists, and lay farmers illuminate how religious beliefs influence and are influenced by the values and practices of sustainable agriculture. Together, they analyze a multitude of agricultural practices for their contributions to healthy, ethical living and environmental justice. Throughout, the contributors address current critical issues, including global trade agreements, indigenous rights to land and seed, and the effects of postcolonialism on farming and industry. Covering indigenous, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Muslim, and Jewish perspectives, this groundbreaking volume makes a significant contribution to the study of ethics and agriculture.

Author Biography:

Vandana Shiva is the director of Navdanya in India. A physicist, philosopher, and feminist, she is the author of more than twenty books and the recipient of more than twenty international awards.

Release date NZ

October 21st, 2016

Author

Vandana Shiva

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Contributors

Edited by Norman Wirzba
Edited by Pramod Parajuli
Edited by Todd LeVasseur
Other Todd LeVasseur

Illustrations

16 b&w photos, 8 maps, 7 figures

Pages

394

Series

Culture of the Land

Dimensions

152x229x28

ISBN-13

9780813167978

Product ID

25179133

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