Terra Viva: My Life in a Biodiversity of Movements

Vandana Shiva is a renowned radical scientist, environmentalist, and advocate for diversity, indigenous knowledge, and localisation. She has been at the forefront of seed saving, food sovereignty, and connecting the dots between the destruction of nature, the polarization of societies, and corporate greed. In her new memoir, Terra Viva, she shares her most memorable campaigns and recounts her childhood in post-partition India. Shiva's pursuit of a unique intellectual path marrying quantum physics with science, technology, and environmental policy will captivate readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co

Vandana Shiva is a renowned radical scientist recognized worldwide. The Guardian has praised her expertise in analyzing the risks associated with globalization, contributing to a deeper understanding of this complex issue. Russell Brand has celebrated her 70th birthday by publishing a powerful memoir, highlighting her remarkable life and achievements. Shiva has been hailed as the "Gandhi of Grain," a rockstar in the fight against genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and a powerful advocate for the rights of developing nations. Over four decades, she has tirelessly championed diversity, indigenous knowledge, localization, and genuine democracy. She has been at the forefront of seed saving, food sovereignty, and connecting the dots between the destruction of nature, societal polarization, and unchecked corporate greed. In Terra Viva, Dr. Shiva shares her most memorable campaigns alongside renowned activists and environmentalists, all working towards a livable planet and healthier democracies. For the first time, she also delves into her childhood in post-partition India, exploring the influence of the Himalayan forests she roamed, her parents' progressive vision of equal education for boys and girls, and the Chipko movement, where women played a vital role in preserving biodiversity-related knowledge. Throughout the book, Shiva's unique intellectual journey, blending quantum physics with science, technology, and environmental policy, captivates the reader. Terra Viva is a celebration of a remarkable life and a forthright assessment of the challenges we face in the future, including those brought forth by the COVID-19 crisis, the privatization of biotechnology, and the commodification of our biological and natural resources.

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Weight: 567g
Dimension: 216 x 140 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781645021889