The article by Keyoor K and Chittaranjan Subudhi reviews Vandana Shiva's book *Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development*. Shiva critiques the Western scientific and developmental framework, arguing that it is reductionist and exclusionary, particularly in its treatment of women and traditional knowledge systems. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of development, ecology, and women, suggesting that the death of nature is the death of women. Shiva highlights how modernization has led to poverty and hunger by removing women's control over land, water, and forests, and through the ecological destruction of natural systems. She also discusses the harm caused by scientific agriculture, which is often led by private companies and contributes to hunger and poverty. Shiva argues that modern science is embedded with patriarchal values, promoting production over reproduction and controlling nature. She advocates for a feminine-principle-based development that is non-violent, non-gendered, and inclusive. The article further explores the role of women in Indian cosmology and the importance of traditional knowledge systems, emphasizing the interconnectedness of forest and women. Shiva criticizes the green revolution and scientific agriculture for damaging traditional organic practices and argues that modern agricultural development has led to the feminization of subsistence food production, which is poor, unhealthy, and vulnerable. The book is relevant to a broad audience, including academicians, students, activists, and policymakers, particularly those interested in environmental ethics and policy.The article by Keyoor K and Chittaranjan Subudhi reviews Vandana Shiva's book *Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development*. Shiva critiques the Western scientific and developmental framework, arguing that it is reductionist and exclusionary, particularly in its treatment of women and traditional knowledge systems. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of development, ecology, and women, suggesting that the death of nature is the death of women. Shiva highlights how modernization has led to poverty and hunger by removing women's control over land, water, and forests, and through the ecological destruction of natural systems. She also discusses the harm caused by scientific agriculture, which is often led by private companies and contributes to hunger and poverty. Shiva argues that modern science is embedded with patriarchal values, promoting production over reproduction and controlling nature. She advocates for a feminine-principle-based development that is non-violent, non-gendered, and inclusive. The article further explores the role of women in Indian cosmology and the importance of traditional knowledge systems, emphasizing the interconnectedness of forest and women. Shiva criticizes the green revolution and scientific agriculture for damaging traditional organic practices and argues that modern agricultural development has led to the feminization of subsistence food production, which is poor, unhealthy, and vulnerable. The book is relevant to a broad audience, including academicians, students, activists, and policymakers, particularly those interested in environmental ethics and policy.