First published 2016
In a remote Himalayan valley, the traditional ways of the Ladakhi people are being eroded by the relentless march of modernity. As ancient customs and sustainable practices give way to Western consumerism, the village elders must decide whether to embrace change or cling to their cherished roots. Caught between two worlds, the villagers grapple with the tradeoffs of progress and the heavy price of abandoning their centuries-old culture.
Genres: anthropology, environment, non-fiction, 21st-century, cultural, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: cultural-clash, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Himalaya, Ladakh
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
244 pages · Paperback · Local Futures