The Violence of the Green Revolution: Third World Agriculture, Ecology and Politics

The Second Green Revolution is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the unintended consequences of the first Green Revolution in India.

Vandana Shiva, a renowned environmentalist and author, provides a comprehensive analysis of how the quick fix solutions promised by modern science have led to the destruction of genetic diversity and soil fertility, resulting in severe social and political conflicts. The book offers a critique of the privileged epistemological position achieved by modern science, which both aspires to provide technological solutions for social and political problems while disclaiming responsibility for the new problems it creates.

Shiva provides an alternative approach, grounded in respect for the environmental wisdom of peasant systems and building an egalitarian, needs-based agriculture consistent with the village-based, endogenous political traditions of Gandhism. The Second Green Revolution is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationships between science, technology, and society, particularly in the context of developing countries.

Shiva's incisive analysis and thoughtful proposals make this book an essential resource for policymakers, researchers, and activists seeking to promote sustainable agriculture and social justice.