Berghahn Books
Local science vs. global science; approaches to indigenous knowledge in international development.
The 13 papers are from two anthropology conferences held in Salford and Manchester, England in 2003. Among the topics are traditional medical knowledge and 21st-century healthcare, the many valuations of Amazon Piaroa local knowledge, rubber and farming in Sri Lanka, whether intellectual property protection is a good idea, and scientific models versus local visions of land use change. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)