Methods and Techniques in Ethnobiology and Ethnoecology

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Synopsis

Humans represent just one of many species that constitute the planet's biodiversity. Nevertheless, as the dominant species, humans have been the primary agent of the transformation of natural spaces. Therefore, the study of human interactions, biodiversity, and the environment that surrounds them is a basic tool for understanding the factors that bind human societies to natural resources. Within this context, ethnobiology is a promising discipline that can play a key role as a mediator of dialogue between different academic disciplines and traditional knowledge, a union essential in enabling contextualized and sustainable alternatives to exploitative practices and biodiversity management. Methods and Techniques in Ethnobiology and Ethnoecology introduces the basic techniques and methods traditionally used in ethnobiology and ethnoecology. Comprised of 28 chapters, the book covers the different qualitative and quantitative aspects of ethnobiology research methods, as well as methods from natural and social sciences that will be useful to both beginners and senior researchers. Written by internationally renowned experts in the fields, Methods and Techniques in Ethnobiology and Ethnoecology is a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in ethnobiology.

Book details

Edition:
2014
Series:
Springer Protocols Handbooks
Author:
Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque, Luiz Vital Fernandes Cruz Cunha, Reinaldo Farias Paiva Lucena and Rômulo Romeu Nóbrega Alves
ISBN:
9781461486367
Related ISBNs:
9781461486350
Publisher:
Springer New York
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2021-02-26
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2014
Copyright by:
Springer Science+Business Media New York 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science