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Indigenous knowledge is the dynamic information base of a society, facilitating communication and decision-making. It is the cornerstone of many modern-day innovations in science and technology. It is also a ready and valuable resource for sustainable and resilient livelihoods, and attracts increasi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Kazembe, Lawrence (Editor ), Kasanda, Choshi Darius (Editor ), Kandawa-Schulz, Martha (Editor ), Mumbengegwi, Davis (Editor ), Cheikhyoussef, Ahmad (Editor ), Chinsembu, Kazhila C. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Windhoek, Namibia : UNAM Press, University of Namibia, 2015.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Tradition
Lokales Wissen
Traditional ecological knowledge.
Ethnoscience.
Ethnobotany.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
"Ecological science, the Biosphere."
Savoirs ecologiques traditionnels > Namibie.
Ethnobotanique > Namibie.
Ethnosciences > Namibie.
Traditional ecological knowledge > Namibia.
Ethnobotany > Namibia.
Ethnoscience > Namibia.
Namibia
Namibia.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1 Bioprospecting for 'green diamonds': Medicinal plants used in the management of HIV/AIDS-related conditions / Kazhila C. Chinsembu
  • 2 Indigenous use of plants to treat malaria and associated symptoms / Iwanette du Preez, Sylvia Nafuka, Davis R. Mumbengegwi, Ronnie Bock
  • 3 Indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants used for the treatment of cancer / Florence Dushimemaria, Davis R. Mumbengegwi, Ronnie Bock
  • 4 The use of traditional medicinal plants as antimicrobial treatments / Davis R. Mumbengegwi, Iwanette du Preez, Florence Dushimemaria, Joyce Auala, Sylvia Nafuka
  • 5 Indigenous knowledge and antimicrobial properties of plants used in ethnoveterinary medicine / Kazhila C. Chinsembu
  • 6 School learners' knowledge and views of traditional medicinal plant use in two regions in Namibia / Choshi Darius Kasanda, Hileni Magano Kapenda
  • 7 Namibian leafy vegetables: From traditional to scientific knowledge, current status and applications / Lynatte F. Mushabati, Gladys K. Kahaka, Ahmad Cheikhyoussef
  • 8 Traditionally fermented milk products / Lusia Heita, Ahmad Cheikhyoussef
  • 9 Oshikundu: An indigenous fermented beverage / Werner Embashu, Ahmad Cheikhyoussef, Gladys Kahaka
  • 10 Harvesting and consumption of the giant African bullfrog, a delicacy in northern Namibia / Daniel O. Okeyo, Lineekela Kandjengo, Martha M. Kashea
  • 11 Indigenous knowledge used in the management of human--wildlife conflict along the borders of the Etosha National Park / Selma M. Lendelvo, Margaret N. Angula, John Kazgeba E. Mfune
  • 12 Understanding indigenous coping strategies of the Basubiya on the flooded plains of the Zambezi River / Nchindo Richardson Mbukusa
  • 13 Indigenous knowledge and climate change in rural Namibia: A gendered approach / Nguza Siyambango, Alex T. Kanyimba, Pempelani Mufune
  • 14 Reclaiming indigenous knowledge in Namibia's post-colonial curriculum: The case of the Mafwe people / John Makala Lilemba, Yonah Hisbon Matemba
  • 15 Developmental issues facing the San people of Namibia: Road to de-marginalization in formal education / Anthony Brown, Cynthy K. Haihambo
  • 16 Messages given to adolescents and young adults during initiation ceremonies and their relation to HIV/AIDS / Cynthy K. Haihambo
  • 17 To integrate or not: Exploring the prospects and challenges of integrating indigenous knowledge at the University of Namibia / Grace M. Mukumbo Chinsembu, Miriam Hamunyela.

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