Sacred natural sites are the world's oldest protected places. Across a wide range of case studies the authors show how cultural & spiritual values can work had in hand with conservation of biodiversity.
Sacred natural sites are the world's oldest protected places. Across a wide range of case studies the authors show how cultural & spiritual values can...
Nature conservation planning tends to be driven by models based on Western norms and science, but these may not represent the cultural, philosophical and religious contexts of much of Asia. This book provides a new perspective on the topic of sacred natural sites and cultural heritage by linking Asian cultures, religions and worldviews with contemporary conservation practices and approaches.
The chapters focus on the modern significance of sacred natural sites in Asian protected areas with reference, where appropriate, to an Asian philosophy of protected areas. Drawn from over 20...
Nature conservation planning tends to be driven by models based on Western norms and science, but these may not represent the cultural, philosophic...
Nature conservation planning tends to be driven by models based on Western norms and science, but these may not represent the cultural, philosophical and religious contexts of much of Asia. This book provides a new perspective on the topic of sacred natural sites and cultural heritage by linking Asian cultures, religions and worldviews with contemporary conservation practices and approaches.
The chapters focus on the modern significance of sacred natural sites in Asian protected areas with reference, where appropriate, to an Asian philosophy of protected areas. Drawn from over 20...
Nature conservation planning tends to be driven by models based on Western norms and science, but these may not represent the cultural, philosophic...
