Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Author: Dennis M. Warren
Publisher: Technology and Social Change Program
Total Pages: 202
Release: 1989
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

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This volume contains a selection of papers written for two conferences: "Changing values and attitudes of agricultural research and extension towards indigenous agricultural knowledge systems" in Amsterdam, 1988 and "Indigenous knowledge systems: implications for agriculture and international knowledge systems" in Washington, 1988

Participating in Development

Participating in Development
Author: Alan Bicker
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2003-12-16
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1134514050

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First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Indigenous Knowledge and the Integration of Knowledge Systems

Indigenous Knowledge and the Integration of Knowledge Systems
Author: Catherine Alum Odora Hoppers
Publisher: New Africa Books
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2002
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781919876580

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This book explores the role of the social and natural sciences in supporting the development of indigenous knowledge systems. It looks at how indigenous knowledge systems can impact on the transformation of knowledge generating institutions such as scientific and higher education institutions on the one hand, and the policy domain on the other.

Traditional Knowledge in Policy and Practice

Traditional Knowledge in Policy and Practice
Author: Suneetha M. Subramanian
Publisher: UN
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

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Traditional knowledge (TK) has contributed immensely to shaping development and human well-being. Its influence spans a variety of sectors, including agriculture, health, education and governance. However, in today's world, TK and its practitioners are increasingly underrpresented or under-utilized. Further, while the applicability of TK to human and environmental welfare is well-recognized, collated information on how TK contributes to different sectors is not easily accessible. --