Ancient Futures: Learning From Ladakh by Helena Norberg Hodge Hodge (English) Pa

Description: Ancient Futures by Helena Norberg Hodge Hodge Ladakh, or Little Tibet, is a wildly beautiful desert land up in the Western Himalayas. Passionately argued, it raises important questions about the whole notion of progress, and explores the root causes of the malaise of industrial society. At the same time, the story of Ladakh serves as a source of inspiration for our own future. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Revised edition of the inspirational Rider classic about the culture and religion of Ladakh and what its westernisation teaches us about the effects of capitalism and globalisationLadakh, or Little Tibet, is a wildly beautiful desert land up in the Western Himalayas. It is a place of few resources and an extreme climate. Yet for more than a thousand years, it has been home to a thriving culture. Traditions of frugality and cooperation, coupled with an intimate and location-specific knowledge of the environment, enabled the Ladakhis not only to survive, but to prosper. Everyone had enough to eat; families and communities were strong; the status of women was high. Then came development. Now in the modern sector one finds pollution and divisiveness, inflation and unemployment, intolerance and greed. Centuries of ecological balance and social harmony are under threat from pressures of Western consumerism.Ancient Futures is much more than a book about Ladakh. Passionately argued, it raises important questions about the whole notion of progress, and explores the root causes of the malaise of industrial society. At the same time, the story of Ladakh serves as a source of inspiration for our own future. It shows us that another way is possible, and points to some of the first steps towards kinder, gentler patterns of living. Notes Revised edition of the inspirational Rider classic about the culture and religion of Ladakh and what can be learned from it Author Biography Helena Norberg-Hodge is the founder and director of the International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC) and its predecessor, the Ladakh Project. She is the author of Ancient Futures- Learning from Ladakh and co-author of Bringing the Food Economy Home. Her articles have appeared in numerous journals such as The Ecologist, Resurgence, and YES! magazine. Norberg- Hodges ground-breaking work in the Himalayan region of Ladakh is internationally recognized, and earned her the Right Livelihood Award. Review The book that has had the greatest influence on my life is Ancient Futures, about tradition and change in a remote corner of India that has never been subjected to the brutality of the modern, global economy. * Zac Goldsmith * Promotional Revised edition of the inspirational Rider classic about the culture and religion of Ladakh and what can be learned from it Kirkus UK Review Helena Norberg-Hodge is Director of the International Society for Ecology and Culture. For the last 16 years she has worked in Ladakh, a region in Himalayan Kashmir. A Tibetan dialect is spoken, and for a thousand years Ladakh has been an enclave of Tibetan Buddhism. The generous humanism of the Ladakh way of life, the universal co-operation, the ingenious and respectful use of the resources of the difficult terrain, are being eroded as Western technology and attitudes take hold. This intelligent and moving book asks us to learn from the peaceful and impressively organized Ladakh people, while accepting that they are entitled to the fruits of the worlds progress. (Kirkus UK) Review Text The book that has had the greatest influence on my life is Ancient Futures, about tradition and change in a remote corner of India that has never been subjected to the brutality of the modern, global economy. Review Quote The book that has had the greatest influence on my life is Ancient Futures, about tradition and change in a remote corner of India that has never been subjected to the brutality of the modern, global economy. Promotional "Headline" "Revised edition of the inspirational Rider classic about the culture and religion of Ladakh and what can be learned from it" Details ISBN0712606564 Year 2000 ISBN-10 0712606564 ISBN-13 9780712606561 Format Paperback Publication Date 2000-04-06 Imprint Rider & Co Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 954.6 Illustrations b&w photographs, line drawings Media Book Language English Pages 240 Publisher Ebury Publishing Subtitle Learning From Ladakh Short Title Ancient Futures Author Helena Norberg Hodge Hodge UK Release Date 2000-04-06 AU Release Date 2000-04-06 NZ Release Date 2000-04-06 Alternative 9781448176236 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1090953;

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