M. Kat Anderson
Tending the Wild
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520280434
- author:
- M. Kat Anderson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 558
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 4.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
California's natural resources have long been shaped by the knowledge and practices of its indigenous peoples. This groundbreaking book reveals the complex picture of native land management practices in California, challenging common stereotypes about hunter-gatherer cultures. Through detailed examination of historical source material, including interviews with Native Americans who recall their grandparents' stories about managing the land, we come to understand California's indigenous people as active agents of environmental change and stewardship. This traditional ecological knowledge is essential if we are to successfully meet the challenge of living sustainably. Tending the Wild presents a wealth of information on native land management practices, dispelling the notion that these cultures were passive observers of their environment. Instead, they actively managed the land to produce fertile gardens, harvest food, and create shelter. This book persuasively argues for the importance of incorporating traditional ecological knowledge into our conservation efforts.
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