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1 online resource (xxv, 373 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Traditional knowledge (TK) has contributed immensely to shaping development and human well-being. Its influence spans a variety of sectors, including agriculture, health, education and governance. However, in today's world, TK is increasingly underrepresented or under-utilized. Further, while the applicability of TK to human and environmental welfare is well-recognized, collated information on how TK contributes to different sectors is not easily accessible. This book focuses on the relevance of TK to key environment- and development-related sectors, discusses the current debates within each of. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Traditional ecological knowledge.
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Traditional ecological knowledge. |
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Ethnoecology.
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Ethnoecology. |
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Sustainable development.
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Sustainable development. |
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Community development.
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Community development. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Subramanian, Suneetha M.
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Pisupati, Balakrishna.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Traditional knowledge in policy and practice. Tokyo ; New York : United Nations University Press, ©2010 9789280811919 (DLC) 2010032035 (OCoLC)635493768 |
| ISBN |
9789280871609 (electronic book) |
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9280871609 (electronic book) |
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9789280811919 |
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9280811916 |
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