'Collectively, the fascinating cases in this innovative and substantial book demonstrate the importance for biologists, conservationists, and environmentalists to consider culture and religion in their research and its practical applications. This expertly and skilfully crafted publication is most useful as a reference work, a textbook for a wide range of advanced courses, and as an addition to the rapidly growing body of literature on the subject.' Leslie E. Sponsel, The Quarterly Review of Biology
It is being increasingly recognised that cultural and biological diversity are deeply linked and that conservation programmes should take into account the ethical, cultural and spiritual values of nature. With contributions from a range of scholars, practitioners and spiritual leaders from around the world, this book provides new insights into biocultural diversity conservation. It explores sacred landscapes, sites, plants and animals from around the world to demonstrate the links between nature conservation and spiritual beliefs and traditions. Key conceptual topics are connected to case studies, as well as modern and ancient spiritual insights, guiding the reader through the various issues from fundamental theory and beliefs to practical applications. It looks forward to the biocultural agenda, providing guidelines for future research and practice and offering suggestions for improved integration of these values into policy, planning and management.
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Part I. Concepts and Knowledge; Part II. Sacred Landscapes; Part III. Sacred Sites and People; Part IV. Sacred Species; Part V. Sacred Animals; Part VI. Sacred Groves and Plants; Part VII. Implementation and Conclusions.
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Explores key issues in biocultural diversity, examining species and sites considered to be sacred and their implications for conservation.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780521110853
Publisert
2012-07-19
Utgiver
Cambridge University Press; Cambridge University Press
Vekt
1160 gr
Høyde
255 mm
Bredde
180 mm
Dybde
27 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
500