Frederique Apffel-Marglin

About the Author

Frederique Apffel-Marglin is a distinguished anthropologist and author whose work bridges the worlds of indigenous knowledge, environmental sustainability, and cultural critique. With a PhD from the University of Chicago, she has dedicated her career to exploring the intersections of ecology, spirituality, and social justice, drawing from her extensive fieldwork in South Asia and beyond. Her writing illuminates the profound wisdom embedded in traditional practices, advocating for regenerative approaches to our planet's crises. In Sacred Soil: Biochar and the Regeneration of the Earth, she delves into the transformative potential of biochar as a tool for soil restoration and climate resilience, inspired by ancient techniques and modern science. Apffel-Marglin's scholarship challenges Western paradigms, offering hopeful visions for harmonious coexistence with nature.