Ethnoveterinary Research and Development (Studies in Indigenous Knowledge and Development) - Softcover

 
9781853393266: Ethnoveterinary Research and Development (Studies in Indigenous Knowledge and Development)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1853393266 ISBN 13: 9781853393266
Publisher: Practical Action Publishing, 1996

Synopsis

From sociocultural, political-economic, and environmental as well as biomedical viewpoints, the book presents reviews and case studies of traditional veterinary knowledge and practice, along with historical perspectives, theoretical discussions and research methodologies. The 23 chapters span 10 major species of animal domesticates raised by more than 80 ethnic groups in nearly 40 nations of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, covering nearly 100 diseases and more than 300 medicinal plants and other traditional materia medica. Provides researchers, development professionals, and policymakers working in agricultural and rural development with insights,ideas and approaches to the subject. Published in the Indigenous Knowledge and Development series.

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About the Authors

Constance McCorkle is currently Senior Research Scientist and President of CMC Consultants.

Evelyn Mathias holds a Dr med vet degree (the German equivalent of a PhD) from the University of Giessen, and an MS in international development studies from Iowa State University. She has conducted research and published widely on traditional veterinary medicine.

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Publisher
Practical Action Publishing
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1853393266
ISBN 13 
9781853393266
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
344
Editor
McCorkle Constance, Mathias Evelyn, Schillhorn Veen Van, Tjaart W