This is a critical analysis of the role played by the leading developing NGO in Kerala, India - the Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP). One of the KSSP's most innovative activities has been proclaiming the relevance of science to villagers in its science and culture jathas. Its key concerns are conscientizing and empowering ordinary people; opposing those Indian Government policies that mistreat the poor; ecological sensitivity (as its central role in getting the Silent Valley Dam cancelled bears witness); efforts to ...
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This is a critical analysis of the role played by the leading developing NGO in Kerala, India - the Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP). One of the KSSP's most innovative activities has been proclaiming the relevance of science to villagers in its science and culture jathas. Its key concerns are conscientizing and empowering ordinary people; opposing those Indian Government policies that mistreat the poor; ecological sensitivity (as its central role in getting the Silent Valley Dam cancelled bears witness); efforts to involve women; and respect for indigenous cultures. The aim of the book is to improve understanding of indigenous cultures.
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Add this copy of Science in Participatory Development: the Achievements to cart. $35.20, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Zed Books Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 9781856492720.
Add this copy of Science in Participatory Development: the Achievements to cart. $63.44, good condition, Sold by Phatpocket Limited rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham Abbey, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Zed Books.
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