Hardback
Publication Date: 30/12/2007
Till recently the mention of traditional knowledge would only elicit metaphors like the Vedas and Upanishads, Aryabhatta, Panini and Charaka, or the invention of zero. The perspective is changing. This book deals with the traditional and indigenous knowledge of common men and women of India, that of its tribal and Dalit population, fisher folk, craftsmen, artisans and leather workers, their agriculture, housing and irrigation methods, medicinal knowledge, drinking water collection, arts and culture. Different chapters establish that the economic significance of such knowledge in the modern world is continuing, even increasing, and is being utilized in a wide variety of ways. Globally, there is an increased interest in traditional and indigenous knowledge. It is now recognised as an underutilised resource that can help to reduce poverty, and also as a dormant reserve with considerable commercial potential.
- ISBN:
- 9788171885862
- 9788171885862
- Category:
- Development studies
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 30-12-2007
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Academic Foundation
- Country of origin:
- India
- Pages:
- 322
- Dimensions (mm):
- 221x151x29mm
- Weight:
- 0.57kg
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