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WORLD  Environmental Activists Apply India's Ancient Knowledge BY MANDALA PUBLISHING  USA, Jan 4 (VNN) — Announcing the release of Vedic Ecology: Practical Wisdom for Surviving the 21st Century by Ranchor Prime"The ecological knowledge that will be crucial to the survival of humanity in our new century is not only emerging from contemporary science, but is also an integral part of traditional wisdom in many cultures around the world. This beautiful book connects modern ecology and environmental activism with the ancient Vedic tradition of India in a way that inspires both contemplation and action." - Fritjof Capra, author of The Hidden Connections Novato, Ca.- Drawing on India's ancient roots, Ranchor Prime explores the possibility of applying old-world knowledge to new-world problems in this beautifully illustrated and timely new book. Discover the environmental perspective put forth by the Vedas and how environmental activists and thinkers are applying it today. The author presents his own conclusions about high thinking and simple living, as well as interviewing prominent activists like internationally acclaimed writer and physicist Vandana Shiva, New Delhi's Jansata newspaper editor Banwari, and prominent environmentalist Sevak Sharan. Specs: $17.95 cloth, Item 3200, 132pp., 6 x 9, 1-886069-65-4 Available now from Mandala Publishing at http://www.mandala.org or call 800.688.2218 Contact VNN about this story  Send this story to a friend
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