Ancestral Knowledge in Agri-Allied Science

Ratan Kumar Saha

ISBN 10: 9383305215 / ISBN 13: 9789383305216

Editore: New India Publishing Agency Jan 2014, 2014

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Neuware - Indigenous knowledge is the knowledge of the indigenous people inhabiting different geographical regions of the world with their own language, culture, tradition, belief, folklore, rites and rituals. Indigenous knowledge so developed is based on necessities, instinct, curiosity and observations of ethnic groups to mitigate the immediate situations. Eventually, this local knowledge in course of time gets socially accepted and validated which finally inters into the social life and subsequently become the Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITK) of the society as a whole. As such, scientist in this knowledge base economy who are in research of new ideas and innovations expect that indigenous knowledge may hold significant message which may be of use to remedy the deficiencies in modern agricultural and environment related issues. There is a need for studying and documenting traditional knowledge in different ecological and cultural environments. Several researchers are working on ITK in different fields of agriculture and allied sectors. There is a demand for a standard book on the overview of ITK. This book is designed in such a way that will give an overview of ITK, the differences between Science & ITK, different tools and techniques used in ITK, classification, importance & utilization of ITK, and recent ongoing researches on ITK in different parts of India. The objective of this book is to encourage the study of ethnic knowledge in different field of agriculture and allied sector. It is also an attempt to circulate amongst a larger group of readers regarding the importance of indigenous knowledge in scientific world. This book will, perhaps, be well received in all the Agricultural Universities, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries University, State Govt. Agri-allied Departments, Private and Public Sector Institutions where training, teaching, research and extension of agri-allied sector is undertaken.

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• Titolo: Ancestral Knowledge in Agri-Allied Science
• Editore: New India Publishing Agency Jan 2014
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 9383305215
• ISBN 13: 9789383305216
• Rilegatura: Buch
• Condizione: Neu

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Indigenous knowledge refers to the accumulated wisdom and practices of indigenous communities that have developed over time in response to their unique cultural, linguistic, and environmental circumstances. This knowledge is often derived from practical experiences, instincts, and observations, and is passed down through generations. As such, it can provide valuable insights into addressing contemporary challenges in agriculture and the environment.

Many researchers and scientists recognize the potential value of indigenous knowledge and are working to document and study it in various fields. There is a growing need for a comprehensive overview of indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) that highlights its differences from scientific knowledge and outlines the various tools and techniques used in its practice. Additionally, it is important to understand the classification, significance, and potential applications of ITK.

This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of ITK, with a particular focus on its application in agriculture and allied sectors in India. The book will cover topics such as the differences between science and ITK, different tools and techniques used in ITK, the classification and importance of ITK, and recent research in the field. The objective of this book is to encourage further study and exploration of indigenous knowledge in different fields of agriculture and allied sectors. It is also intended to raise awareness about the importance of indigenous knowledge in the scientific community and beyond. This book will be of interest to a wide range of readers, including those in agricultural universities, animal husbandry and fisheries universities, state government agri-allied departments, private and public sector institutions, and others involved in training, teaching, research, and extension work in the agri-allied sector.