The earth is the mother of all things; thus begins this original and accessible book on how the Kuna of Panama relate to the natural world. An integrative project involving Kuna traditional leaders and trained scholars, and fully illustrated by a Kuna artist, this translation of Plantas y animales en la vida del pueblo Kuna focuses on Kuna plant and animal life, social life, and social change as a means of saving traditional ecological knowledge and returning it to the community. The authors hope to preserve the Kuna ...
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The earth is the mother of all things; thus begins this original and accessible book on how the Kuna of Panama relate to the natural world. An integrative project involving Kuna traditional leaders and trained scholars, and fully illustrated by a Kuna artist, this translation of Plantas y animales en la vida del pueblo Kuna focuses on Kuna plant and animal life, social life, and social change as a means of saving traditional ecological knowledge and returning it to the community. The authors hope to preserve the Kuna environment not only by reviving traditional technologies but also by educating the Kuna as to what needs protection. While the Kuna have a tradition of living in harmony with the land, the intrusion of the market economy is eroding the very basis of their sustainable way of life. As a response to this crisis, this book seeks to develop native self-awareness and provide a model for collaboration. It will appeal to Latin Americanists, anthropologists, and ethnobotanists, as well as to a general readership in environmental issues.
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Fine. As New. As issued, without dust jacket. Edited by Hans Roeder. Translated by Elisabeth King. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, drawings and maps. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation in a heavy cardboard box. Fine condition. Selling Used and Rare books on line since April 1998 and from our bookstore in the heart of the Bluegrass since 1984. A volume in the Translations from Latin America Series.; Translations from Latin America Series; B&W Photographs, Drawings and Maps; 8vo.; 150 pages.
