Traditional knowledge in policy and practice : approaches to development and human well-being /

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Imprint:Tokyo ; New York : United Nations University Press, ©2010.
Description:1 online resource (xxv, 373 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11243973
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Other authors / contributors:Subramanian, Suneetha M.
Pisupati, Balakrishna.
ISBN:9789280871609
9280871609
9789280811919
9280811916
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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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.
Other form:Print version: Traditional knowledge in policy and practice. Tokyo ; New York : United Nations University Press, ©2010 9789280811919