Aboriginal Environmental Knowledge: Rational ReverenceAboriginal environmental knowledge is examined here as an integrated source of both religious and scientific knowledge. An important finding is that Aboriginal environmental knowledge also includes knowledge about education for attitudes considered appropriate for survival. |
Contents
What the Experts Say | 17 |
Contemporary Aboriginal Voices | 39 |
Daily Practices Regarding Food | 63 |
Daily Practices Regarding Fire | 77 |
Beyond the Ego | 99 |
Away from a World of Unique Truth The Question | 121 |
The Real Future Eaters | 141 |
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