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stefhyena's review
5.0
At times this book was hard to read, heartbreaking, full of scientific terms (well explained but still difficult) and at times it seemed repetitive as the picture is built up of what is happening in each county and it seems the same anywhere where there are farmers and traditional knowledges to be colonised and exploited (yes colonialism in 2015).
I didn't equally agree with all authors, one seemed to be writing from a rationalist, capitalist perspective (sort of a soft-version of capitalism) whereas to me there is no way forward without a stronger critical thrust...but even she was problematising. Noone gives easy answers however the universal call is for respecting the land and its peoples as something more than "resources". This applies whether we are talking about the "resources" of the earth itself or knowledge resources.
It was wonderful (though sad) that the book finished with such a detailed, head and heart integrating look at Australia. For me as an Australian reader that was powerful. I feel powerless to know what to do after reading this book but I hope everyone reads it and someone is wise and brave enough to start actions I can support.
We need to ensure our children and children's children will have food to eat so they can keep enjoying the blissful hours reading that I have had (please note this book was not bliss, but it was worthwhile)
I didn't equally agree with all authors, one seemed to be writing from a rationalist, capitalist perspective (sort of a soft-version of capitalism) whereas to me there is no way forward without a stronger critical thrust...but even she was problematising. Noone gives easy answers however the universal call is for respecting the land and its peoples as something more than "resources". This applies whether we are talking about the "resources" of the earth itself or knowledge resources.
It was wonderful (though sad) that the book finished with such a detailed, head and heart integrating look at Australia. For me as an Australian reader that was powerful. I feel powerless to know what to do after reading this book but I hope everyone reads it and someone is wise and brave enough to start actions I can support.
We need to ensure our children and children's children will have food to eat so they can keep enjoying the blissful hours reading that I have had (please note this book was not bliss, but it was worthwhile)
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