This fourth volume in the series exploring religions and the environment investigates the role of the multifaceted Hindu tradition in the development of greater ecological awareness in India.
The twenty-two contributors ask how traditional concepts of nature in the classical texts might inspire or impede an eco-friendly attitude among modern Hindus, and they describe some grassroots approaches to environmental protection. They look to Gandhian principles of minimal consumption, self-reliance, simplicity, and sustainability. And they explore forests and sacred groves in text and tradition and review the political and religious controversies surrounding India's sacred river systems.
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This fourth volume in the series exploring religions and the environment investigates the role of the multifaceted Hindu tradition in the development of greater ecological awareness in India.
The twenty-two contributors ask how traditional concepts of nature in the classical texts might inspire or impede an eco-friendly attitude among modern Hindus, and they describe some grassroots approaches to environmental protection. They look to Gandhian principles of minimal consumption, self-reliance, simplicity, and sustainability. And they explore forests and sacred groves in text and tradition and review the political and religious controversies surrounding India's sacred river systems.
Imprint | Harvard University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2000 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | November 2000 |
Authors | Christopher Chapple |
Dimensions | 231 x 165 x 45mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 650 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-945454-25-0 |
Barcode | 9780945454250 |
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LSN | 0-945454-25-2 |