Jonathon Miller Weisberger
Rainforest Medicine: Preserving Indigenous Science and Biodiversity in the Upper Amazon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781583946084
- author:
- Jonathon Miller Weisberger
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- North Atlantic Books,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 153 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Socio-Cultural Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Rainforest Medicine explores the traditional practices and wisdom of indigenous peoples in the upper online marketplaces, revealing their approach to living in harmony with nature. The book delves into plant-based medicine and indigenous science from four distinct Amazonian societies, showcasing unique cultural and botanical drawings that illustrate the region's rich heritage. With its focus on preserving the traditional knowledge of sustainable ecosystem use, Rainforest Medicine offers a valuable insight into the urgent need to protect the world's remaining rainforests.