ancient futures learning ladakh (72 risultati)

Softcover. Condizione: Fine. The swiftly evolving socioeconomic life of Ladakh, whose people struggle to balance growth and technology with cultural values, offers crucial lessons in sustainable development. This gripping portrait of the western Himalayan land known as "Little Tibet" moves from the author's first visit to idyllic, nonindustrial Ladakh in 1974 to the present, tracking profound changes as the region was opened to foreign tourists, Western goods and technologies, and pressures for economic growth. These changes in turn brought generational conflict, unemployment, inflation, environmental damage, and threats to the traditional way of life. Appalled by these negative impacts, the author helped establish the Ladakh Project (later renamed the International Society for Ecology and Culture) to seek sustainable solutions that preserve cultural integrity and environmental health, while addressing the Ladakhis' hunger for modernization. This model undertaking effectively combines educational programs for all social levels with the design, demonstration, and promotion of appropriate technologies such as solar heating and small-scale hydro power. Examining how modernization changes the way people live and think, Norberg-Hodge challenges us to redefine our concepts of "development" and "progress." Above all, Ancient Futures stresses the need to carry traditional wisdom into the future--our urgent task as a global community.

Condizione: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Condizione: Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. ISBN:9780195631968,Territorial restriction maybe printed on the book. This is an Int'l edition, ISBN and cover may differ from US edition, Contents same as US edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

Paperback, 215mm x 138mm , xviii prelims, 204pp. plus index, Black and white illustrations. Good +/NoWrapper. Paperback has been read, some evidence of handling, pages basically clean and unmarked. With a Preface by the Dalai Lama, and an Introduction by Mathiessen, this is the first UK edition of Norberg-Hodge's thought-provoking account of the Ladakh people of the Himalayas, and their response to modern developments. Catalogue: Social History. Keywords: Ladakh, Tibet, modernity, ecology.

204pp. Index. Paperback. B/w photographs. Fine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Fine first edition (complete number line) in Fine dust jacket with price intact. 204 pages, unmarked ; ECR E9E; 6.25 X 0.75 X 9.25 inches; 204 pages.

8th impression. orig.wrappers Small corner bump. Some rubbing. VG. Textual map & illustrations. 21x13cm, xviii,204 pp, PAPERBACK. "This gripping portrait of the rapidly evolving socioeconomic life of Ladakh - the Western Himalayan land known as 'Little Tibet' - offers crucial lessons in sustainable development as its people attempt to balance growth and technology with cultural values. This account moves from the author's first visit in idyllic, non-industrial Ladakh in 1974 to the present, showing the profound changes as the region was opened to foreign tourists, Western artifacts and technologies, and pressures for economic growth. These changes brought generational conflict, unemployment,inflation, environmental damage, and threats to the traditional way of life. Appalled at the negative changes, the author helped establish the Ladakh Project (later renamed the International Society for Ecology and Culture) to seek sustainable solutions to preserve cultural values and environmental health, while facilitating the Ladakhis' hunger for modernization.This model undertaking effectively combines educational programs for all social levels with the design, demonstration, and promotion of appropriate technologies such as solar heating and small- scale hydro power. This examination of how modernization changes the way people live and think challenges us to redefine our concepts of ' development' and 'progress'. More than anything else, "Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh" stresses the need for the global community to find ways to carry traditional wisdom into the future" - Publisher's description. Small corner bump. Some rubbing. VG.

Condizione: Good. Signed Copy . Good dust jacket. Signed by author on title page. Slightly dampstained. Dust jacket price clipped.

Condizione: usado- bueno.