Science for Survival

Synopsis

In India ecologist Vandana Shiva argues that the introduction of high-yield crops does not taken into account women’s knowledge of seeds, fostering a type fo development that ignores people’s needs. Putting the ‘feminist principle’ back into sciene will enable poor countries to control their own destinies. In a Bombay hospital Dr Sharadini Dahanukar is working to prove that traditional Ayurvedic drugs and therapies have ‘scientific’ validity. Also shows the stages of silk production. The overall argument this that a fusion of modern science with indigenous knowledge can provide a powerful way forward for poor communities.

Language

English

Country

India

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £30.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) (UK education)

Notes

Paired with RITES OF PASSAGE.

Subjects

Development studies

Keywords

agricultural development; appropriate technology; India; silk production; traditional medicine

Credits

Director

Ani King-Underwood

Cast

Vandana Shiva

Distributor

Name

TVE

Email

General email: tve@tve.org.uk.Sales and outreach: distribution@tve.org.uk

Web

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Phone

+ 91 (11) 26 410 684

Address

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Notes

TVE works with partners globally to produce films on environment and development issues, as well as health and human rights. Most of the 600 films are available for sale on DVD for educational use. Previously known as Television Trust for the Environment.