'Shiva is a burst of creative energy, an intellectual power.' The Progressive 'One of the world's most prominent radical scientists.' The Guardian 'A leading thinker who has eloquently blended her views on the environment, agriculture, spirituality, and women's rights into a powerful philosophy.' Utne Reader 'In Earth Democracy, Shiva provides us with yet another commanding book that evaluates the fragile relationships between man and the environment.' Caroline Vail, The Ecologist 'Shiva is a burst of creative energy, an intellectual power.' The Progressive 'One of the world's most prominent radical scientists.' The Guardian 'A leading thinker who has eloquently blended her views on the environment, agriculture, spirituality, and women's rights into a powerful philosophy.' Utne Reader 'In Earth Democracy, Shiva provides us with yet another commanding book that evaluates the fragile relationships between man and the environment.' Caroline Vail, The Ecologist
Vandana Shiva, a world-renowned environmental leader and thinker, is director of the Research Foundation on Science, Technology, and Ecology. Her many books include: Ecofeminism; Earth Democracy; and Staying Alive. Shiva has served as an adviser to governments in India and abroad as well as non-governmental organizations including the Women's Environment & Development Organization and the Third World Network. She is one of the leaders of the International Forum on Globalization, and the recipient of numerous awards, including the Alternative Nobel Peace Prize (1993).
