The Earth's Blanket :Traditional Teachings for Sustainable Living - Culture, Place, and Nature
The Earth's Blanket :Traditional Teachings for Sustainable Living - Culture, Place, and Nature
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22 January, 2008
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This is a thought-provoking look at Native American stories, cultural institutions, and ways of knowing, and what they can teach us about living sustainably.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780295987392 |
| ISBN10 | 0295987391 |
| Number Of Pages | 304 |
| Item Weight | 431 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | University of Washington Press |
| Format | paperback |
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"The Earth's Blanket is an excellent distillation of traditional teachings and narratives. This thoroughly researched book provides the necessary framework for identifying a resource management grounded in cultural traditions and wisdom and is capable of achieving a sustainable agro-ecology."
* Agricultural History *Author's Bio
Nancy J. Turner is distinguished professor in the School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria, British Columbia. She is also a research associate with the Royal British Columbia Museum and the author or co-author of more than fifteen books.