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The Earth's Blanket: Traditional Teachings for Sustainable Living (Culture, Place, and Nature)

The Earth's Blanket: Traditional Teachings for Sustainable Living (Culture, Place, and Nature)

by K. Sivaramakrishnan (Author), Nancy J. Turner (Author)

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    Paperback 2008

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Synopsis

This is a thought-provoking look at Native American stories, cultural institutions, and ways of knowing, and what they can teach us about living sustainably.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 304
 Edition: Reprint
 Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: 22 Jan 2008
ISBN 10: 0295987391
ISBN 13: 9780295987392
Book Overview:

A thought-provoking look at indigenous stories, cultural institutions, and ways of knowing, and what they can teach us about living sustainably.


Media Reviews

The Earth's Blanket is an excellent distillation of traditional teachings and narratives. This thoroughly researched book provides the necessary framework for identifying a resource management grounded in cultural traditions and wisdom and is capable of achieving a sustainable agro-ecology.

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Author Bio

Nancy J. Turner is distinguished professor in the School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria, British Columbia. She is also a research associate with the Royal British Columbia Museum and the author or co-author of more than fifteen books.