This book is the basic introduction to the field, showing how botany, anthropology, ecology, economics and linguistics are all employed in the techniques and methods involved. It explains data collection and hypothesis testing and provides practical ideas on fieldwork ethics and the application of results to conservation and community development. Case studies illustrate the explanations, demonstrating the importance of collaboration in achieving results.
Published with WWF, UNESCO and Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
This book is the basic introduction to the field, showing how botany, anthropology, ecology, economics and linguistics are all employed in the techniques and methods involved. It explains data collection and hypothesis testing and provides practical ideas on fieldwork ethics and the application of results to conservation and community development. Case studies illustrate the explanations, demonstrating the importance of collaboration in achieving results.
Published with WWF, UNESCO and Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.

Ethnobotany: A Methods Manual
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Ethnobotany: A Methods Manual
292Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781844070848 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 01/01/2004 |
Series: | People and Plants International Conservation |
Edition description: | 1 |
Pages: | 292 |
Product dimensions: | 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d) |