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LOCAL WISDOM FOR GLOBAL FUTURES.
Hrsg.: Soundari, Hilaria ; Balakrishnan, A. ; Pfaller-Rott, Monika ; Böhler, Doris ; Louis, Maria Joseph ; Biehl, Larissa Nathalie
New Delhi-110 016 (India) : Authors Press, 2026. - 283 S.
ISBN 978-93-6095-160-3
Kurzfassung/Abstract
In the echo of a world that has become entangled in the paths of time, caught in the perpetual motion of a collective oblivion of being, our society dances in a seemingly repressed, melancholic harmony on the innermost edge of the frontiers of social transformation. Carried by the manifold, multidimensional tensions of our time, these tensions echo through the silence, whilst a heavy, hovering mist blurs the precious contours of social realities. A dance that yearns for social metanoia and transformation, seeking to release our society from a pulse of oblivion and rekindle the springs of
consciousness. In the dance of longing and loss, answers are sought, called out into the wind, only to fade away in the echo of our own voices. Yet the movement of the dance also brings moments when the mist gives way for a moment and the veils of oblivion are almost
dispelled. These precious moments allow a relieving glimpse of what once founded our society and the direction in which the dance must move. In doing so, this anthology, “Local Wisdom for Global Futures”, aims to serve as a compass on this journey of emembrance, inviting our society to pause and listen to the treasures of thought that lie
dormant in the hearts of marginalised peoples. It seeks to invite us to move in the rhythms of nature that have always surrounded our social existence. It invites us to delight in the whisper of the soul, which calls for healing and connection. This book contains not mere words, but valuable subjective experiences that call upon us to no
longer view our world as something to be dominated and exploited, but as a living, breathing whole with which we can live in symbiosis. It is an invitation to overcome the forgetfulness of being and to return to the depths of our being to the place where the roots of our humanity lie hidden. It is a path that begins in remembrance and may end in harmony with the world. This anthology presents a selection of profound academic insights from researchers and practitioners at the international conference ‘From Local Wisdom to Global Futures’, who are committed to the urgent need to rethink social development. It creates an academic space for dialogue that reflects the complexity of human existence in times of global transformation. The motivation for publishing this work stems from the observation that modern society is increasingly suffering from the phenomenon of ‘forgetting how to be’. Whilst society has learnt how to have and how to do, the ability to simply be seems to have receded into the background. From a scientific perspective, there is a need for integrated approaches that do not view ecological uncertainty, social inequality and psychosocial well-being in isolation, but rather as interwoven systems. The editors share the belief that meaningful futures emerge not only from invention and innovation but also from the conscious and continuous remembrance of the knowledge and values inherited from the past. The impending loss of indigenous knowledge and ancient traditions is viewed in this book not merely as cultural change, but as a potential
erosion of the ancient wisdom, values and relationships that have always formed the foundation of human communities. This anthology is an attempt to preserve a collective memory that could serve as the key to the survival of humanity and humaneness. “Local Wisdom for Global Futures” is structured around four thematic strands, which together aim to paint a holistic picture of development discourses. The first strand is devoted to indigenous knowledge and the ecological imperative. The contributions in this section aim to revive the connection to the earth and to reflect on whether traditional knowledge should be understood as a guide or as a utopia. The second strand focuses on women’s empowerment, the economy and social structures. The aim here is to bear witness to the
ability of marginalised groups to regain dignity through economic self-reliance. The third strand seeks to open up a space for healing by addressing the themes of health, well-being and social justice, in the context of the mental health of marginalised population groups and dietary practices. The fourth strand examines the rapid development of technology and innovation. The question of the digital age is posed not only in technical but also in ontological terms, to reflect on whether a voice of humanity remains within this interconnectedness. We are deeply grateful to the Gandhigram Rural Institute –
Deemed to be University, whose outstanding support and organisation of the conference ‘From Local Wisdom to Global Futures:
Indigenous Knowledge, Sustainability, and Empowerment’, as well as the provision of the necessary infrastructure, have made this meaningful conference and the publication of this anthology possible. In this regard, the Gandhigram Rural Institute (DTBU) sees itself as a platform that aims to foster dialogue between local practice and global responsibility.
With profound appreciation, the editors extend their heartfelt thanks to all our honoured contributors for their generous willingness to weave their illuminating insights and treasured knowledge into the vibrant scholarly tapestry of this anthology. It is hoped that this volume will serve not only as a medium of documentation, but also as a valuable academic resource, stimulating further valuable research, indispensable interdisciplinary collaboration and urgently needed political engagement. At the same time, the following contributions aim to encourage our readers to transcend the boundaries of abstract development rhetoric and instead focus on the lived realities of marginalised communities. May this volume help to broaden our readers’ awareness, so that the exploitation of
the world is replaced by breathing in harmony with it. It is our expectation that the subjective experiences gathered here will have an impact beyond the academic context and contribute to the creation of more inclusive, resilient communities.
Forschungsprojekte
From Local Wisdom to Global Futures: Indigenous Knowledge, Sustainability and Women-Empowerment
Weitere Angaben
| Publikationsform: | Buch |
|---|---|
| Themenfelder: | Nachhaltigkeit, Transformation |
| Sprache des Eintrags: | Englisch |
| Institutionen der Universität: | Fakultät für Soziale Arbeit (FH) > Akademische Oberrätin für internationalen und nationalen Theorie-Praxis-Transfer |
| Titel an der KU entstanden: | Ja |
| KU.edoc-ID: | 37003 |
Letzte Änderung: 26. Okt 2026 07:27
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