Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) refers to the knowledge base acquired by indigenous and local peoples over many hundreds of years through direct contact with the environment.
| Title | Traditional ecological knowledge : concepts and cases |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1993 |
| Authors | Inglis, JT |
| Pagination | 142 p.: fig., map., tab. |
| Date Published | 1993-01-01 |
| Publisher | International Development Research Centre (IDRC) |
| Place Published | Ottawa, Ont, Canada |
| ISBN Number | 0889366837 |
| Keywords | africa, appropriate technology, canada, case studies, ecology, environmental impact assessment, environmental management, latin america, natural resources, norway, research, small communities |
| Abstract | Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) refers to the knowledge base acquired by indigenous and local peoples over many hundreds of years through direct contact with the environment. It includes an intimate and detailed knowledge of plants, animals and natural phenomena, the development of appropriate technologies for hunting, fishing, trapping, agriculture, and forestry, and a holistic knowledge, or "world view" which parallels the scientific discipline of ecology. The papers presented here represent a wide range of perspectives on the nature of TEK. They explore the underlying concepts, provide case studies, and suggest the importance in the future of TEK in resource and environmental management. |
| Notes | Includes references |
| Custom 1 | 114 |
