Introduction to Ethnobotany
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Introduction to Ethnobotany

  1. 289 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Introduction to Ethnobotany

About this book

The book "Introduction to Ethnography" discusses how indigenous people use plants for food, medicine, cultural customs, housing, fuel, and transportation. It discusses the evolution of ethnobotany and the formation of this field over the years. Ethnobotany is described as the study of the connection between people in their indigenous societies and their plant ecosystem. This book aims to study culturally based biological and environmental understanding, cultural perception and perception of the natural world, including related behaviors and activities. It also mentions the naming and classification process of plants by community members, and points out that different communities may use the same plants in different ways.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. ABOUT THE EDITORS
  5. TABLE OF CONTENTS
  6. List of Figures
  7. Preface
  8. Chapter 1 Introduction Ethnobotany
  9. Chapter 2 Modern Ethnobotany
  10. Chapter 3 Branches of Ethnobotany
  11. Chapter 4 How Have Plants Influenced Human Culture
  12. Chapter 5 Naming And Categorization of Plants By Members of Language Communities
  13. Chapter 6 Plants In Religion And Ritual Practices
  14. Chapter 7 Conservation Of Ethnobotanical Resources
  15. Chapter 8 Incorporation Of Traditional Medicine And Orthodox Medicine
  16. Chapter 9 Current Issues Emerging From Ethnobotanical Research
  17. Chapter 10 The Future Of Ethnobotany
  18. Index
  19. Back Cover

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