Religion and sustainable agriculture : world spiritual traditions and food ethics / edited by Todd LeVasseur, Pramod Parajuli, and Norman Wirzba ; foreword by Vandana Shiva.
Distinct practices of eating are at the heart of many of the world's faith traditions -- from the Christian Eucharist to Muslim customs of fasting during Ramadan to the vegetarianism and asceticism practiced by some followers of Hinduism and Buddhism. What we eat, how we eat, and whom we eat wi...
Saved in:
| Online Access: |
Full Text (via ProQuest) |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Lexington, Kentucky :
University Press of Kentucky,
[2016]
©2016. |
| Series: | Culture of the land.
|
| Subjects: |
| Summary: | Distinct practices of eating are at the heart of many of the world's faith traditions -- from the Christian Eucharist to Muslim customs of fasting during Ramadan to the vegetarianism and asceticism practiced by some followers of Hinduism and Buddhism. What we eat, how we eat, and whom we eat with can express our core values and religious devotion more clearly than verbal piety. In this wide-ranging collection, eminent scholars, theologians, activists, and lay farmers illuminate how religious beliefs influence and are influenced by the values and practices of sustainable agriculture. Together, they analyze a multitude of agricultural practices for their contributions to healthy, ethical living and environmental justice. Throughout, the contributors address current critical issues, including global trade agreements, indigenous rights to land and seed, and the effects of postcolonialism on farming and industry. Covering indigenous, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Muslim, and Jewish perspectives, this groundbreaking volume makes a significant contribution to the study of ethics and agriculture. |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (x, 376 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780813167985 0813167981 9780813167992 081316799X |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Source of description: Print version record. |