Cultural Memory and Biodiversity

Autor*innen

• Virginia D. Nazarea

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• 189 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Anthropologie

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Focusing on the interplay between biodiversity and cultural memory, the book emphasizes the importance of preserving indigenous agricultural knowledge alongside traditional plant species. Virginia Nazarea examines the farming practices of indigenous people in Bukidnon, Philippines, particularly regarding sweet potatoes. She highlights how the conservation of genetic resources can enhance cultural preservation, advocating for a holistic approach to agricultural sustainability that honors both the crops and the communities that cultivate them.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Paperback