Maffi, Luisa.

Biocultural diversity conservation : a global sourcebook / Luisa Maffi and Ellen Woodley. - London ; Washington, D.C. : Earthscan, 2010. - xxi, 282 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is biocultural diversity? -- Why is a biocultural approach relevant for sustaining life in nature and culture? -- Surveying biocultural diversity projects around the world -- Overview of the projects -- Cross-cutting analysis of the projects -- Lessons learned from the projects -- Filling the gaps and connecting the dots : recommendations and next steps -- Biocultural diversity and the future of sustainability.

9781844079209 (hardback) 9781844079216 (pbk.)

2009051712

GBA9A6747 bnb

015409192 Uk


Ethnoscience.
Biodiversity conservation.
Nature--Effect of human beings on.
Multiculturalism.
Globalization.
Human ecology--Philosophy.
Sustainable living.

GN476 / .M38 2010

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