BOOK

Sacred species and sites : advances in biocultural conservation

Pungetti, Gloria, Oviedo, Gonzalo, Hooke, Della

2012

Overview

\"It is being increasingly recognised that cultural and biological diversity are deeply linked and that conservation programmes should take into account the ethical, cultural and spiritual values of nature. With contributions from a range of scholars, practitioners and spiritual leaders from around the world, this book provides new insights into biocultural diversity conservation. It explores sacred landscapes, sites, plants and animals from around the world to demonstrate the links between nature conservation and spiritual beliefs and traditions. Key conceptual topics are connected to case studies, as well as modern and ancient spiritual insights, guiding the reader through the various issues from fundamental theory and beliefs to practical applications. It looks forward to the biocultural agenda, providing guidelines for future research and practice and offering suggestions for improved integration of these values into policy, planning and management\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Subject: Sacred space. / Human ecology Religious aspects. / Conservation of natural resources Religious aspects. / Plants Religious aspects. / Animals Religious aspects.
• ISBN: 9780521110853, 0521110858, 9780521125758, 0521125758

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
BL580.S233 2012	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE