Aboriginal Biocultural Knowledge in South-eastern Australia [electronic resource] : Perspectives of Early Colonists
Fred Cahir2018
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Indigenous Australians have long understood sustainable hunting and harvesting,
seasonal changes in flora and fauna, predator-prey relationships and imbalances,
and seasonal fire management. Yet the extent of their knowledge and expertise
has been largely unknown and underappreciated by non-Aboriginal colonists,
especially in the south-east of Australia where Aboriginal culture was severely
fractured. Aboriginal Biocultural Knowledge in South-eastern Australia is the
first book to examine historical records from early colonists who interacted
with south-eastern Australian Aboriginal communities and documented their
understanding of the environment, natural resources such as water and plant and
animal foods, medicine and other aspects of their material world. This book
provides a compelling case for the importance of understanding Indigenous
knowledge, to inform discussions around climate change, biodiversity, resource
management, health and education. It will be a valuable ...
Main title:
Author:
Fred Cahir, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : CSIRO PUBLISHING, 2018
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (360 pages)
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781486306138
Language:
English
BRN:
429066
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More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |