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Monocultures of the Mind: Perspectives on Biodiversity and Biotechnology,Used
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Vandana Shiva has established herself as a leading independent thinker and voice for the South in that critically important nexus where questions of development strategy, the environment and the posititon of women in society coincide. In this new volume, she brings together her thinking on the protection of biodiversity, the implications of biotechnology, and the consequences for agriculture of the global preeminence of Westernstyle scientific knowledge.In lucid and accessible fashion, she examines the current threats to the planet's biodiversity and the environmental and human consequences of its erosion and replacement by monocultural production. She shows how the new Biodiversity Convention has been gravely undermined by a mixture of diplomatic dilution during the process of negotiation and Northern hitech interests making money out of the new biotechnologies. She explains what these technologies involve and gives examples of their impact in practice. She questions their claims to improving natural species for the good of all and highlights the ethical and environmental problems posed.Underlying her arguments is the view that the North's particular approach to scientific understanding has led to a system of monoculture in agriculture a model that is not being foisted on the South, displacing its societies' ecologically sounder, indigenous and ageold experiences of truly sustainable food cultivation, forest management and animal husbandry. This rapidly accelerating process of technology and system transfer is impoverishing huge numbers of people, disrupting the social systems that provide them with security and dignity, and will ultimately result in a sterile planet in both North and South, In a policy intervention of potentially great significance, she calls instead for a halt, at international as well as local level, to the aid and market incentives to both largescale destruction of habitats where biodiversity thrives and the introduction of centralised, homogenous systems of cultivation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Monocultures of the Mind'? A: 'Monocultures of the Mind' by Vandana Shiva explores the intersection of biodiversity, biotechnology, and agriculture, particularly how Western scientific practices impact indigenous agricultural systems.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Vandana Shiva, a prominent environmental activist and thinker known for her work on biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the protection of biodiversity, the ethical implications of biotechnology, and the consequences of monocultural agricultural practices on society and the environment.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in environmental studies? A: Yes, the book is written in a lucid and accessible style, making it suitable for readers new to environmental studies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Monocultures of the Mind' contains 184 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: When was the book published? A: 'Monocultures of the Mind' was published on February 1, 1993.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book provide examples of biotechnology's impact? A: Yes, Vandana Shiva provides various examples in the book to illustrate the impact of biotechnology on agriculture and biodiversity.
- Q: What is the relevance of this book in today's environmental discussions? A: The book remains relevant as it critiques current agricultural practices and advocates for biodiversity protection, which are critical issues in today's environmental discourse.