Title Traditional and indigenous knowledge systems for the modern era : a natural and applied science perspective / edited by David R. Katerere, Wendy Applequist, Oluwaseyi M. Aboyade, and Chamunorwa Togo

Published Boca , FL : CRC Press, [2020]

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 339 pages) Contents Indigenous/tribal knowledges -- definition and relevance in the modern era / Soul Shava -- How research funding can drive the commercialization of IK-based technologies: the case of SANBio / Ereck Chakauya, Zvikomborero Tangawamira, and Sechaba Bareetseng -- Contemporizing tribal and Indigenous medical knowledge: an Indian perspective / Darshan Shankar -- Tribal and Indigenous knowledge in West Africa: the use of food plants in the management of diabetes / Oluwaseyi M. Aboyade and David R. Katerere -- Traditional and local knowledge systems in the Caribbean: Jamaica as a case study / David Picking and Ina Vandebroek -- Indigenous knowledge systems: practices in modern-day China / Weiyang Chen -- Kampo medicine: a different model for integrating health care practices / Naotoshi Shibahara -- Back to the future: the prospects of African indigenous crops as future foods / Callistus Bvenura, Estonce T. Gwata, and Felix D. Dakora -- The role of traditional health practitioners in modern health care systems / Norman Z. Nyazema -- Interrogating the framework for the regulation of complementary medicines in South Africa / David R. Katerere, Kaizer Thembo, and Renée A. Street -- Animal health and Indigenous knowledge systems / Lillian Mukandiwa and Donald R. Sibanda -- Local ecological knowledge on climate prediction and adaptation: agriculture-wildlife interface perspectives from Africa / Olga L. Kupika, Godwell Nhamo, Edson Gandiwa, and Shakkie Kativu -- Food and nutrition innovation in the context of Indigenous knowledge systems / Roseanna Avento -- Hurdles in commercialization of tribal and Indigenous knowledge-derived technologies / David R. Katerere, Wendy Applequist, and Trish Flaster -- The state of traditional leadership in South Africa from colonialism and apartheid to democracy / Mothusiotsile E. Maditsi, David R. Katerere, and Phillip F. Iya -- A brief survey of early Indigenous knowledge which influenced modern agronomic practices / Estonce T. Gwata -- Applications of Indigenous knowledges in the 21st century / Soul Shava and Chamunorwa Togo Summary "While there is talk of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, old and new challenges bedevil the world - climate change, nutrition and health poverty being at the top of the list. In seeking solutions to these and other problems which afflict the modern era, it is worthwhile to look into our collective past, to the traditions and knowledges of our ancestors. Such knowledge continues to exist in many parts of the world, though now marginalized by homogenous, Eurocentric ontolology and epistemology. This book presents a compilation of reviews, case studies, and primary research attempting to locate the utility of Traditional and Indigenous Knowledges in an increasingly complex world. It assembles chapter authors from across the world to tackle topics ranging from traditional knowledge-based innovations and commercialization, traditional medicine systems as practiced around the world, ethnoveterinary practices, and food innovation to traditional governance and leadership systems, among others. This book is an important resource for policymakers; scholars and researchers of cultural studies, leadership and governance, ethnobotany, anthropology, plant genetic resources and technology innovation; readers interested in the history of knowledge and culture; as well as cultural activists and political scientists. Features: Unique combination of social science and anthropological aspects with natural science perspectives Includes summaries aimed at policymakers to immediately see what would be relevant to their work Combines case studies illuminating important lessons learned with reviews and primary data Multidisciplinary in the scope of the topics tackled and assemblage of contributors Global footprint with contributions from Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and the West Indies"-- Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes David R. Katerere, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa Wendy Applequist, William L. Brown Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis, Missouri, USA Oluwaseyi M. Aboyade, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa & Nutritica SA, The Innovation Hub, Pretoria, South Africa Chamunorwa Togo, The Innovation Hub, Pretoria, South Africa Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 26, 2019) Subject Alternative medicine. Therapeutics, Physiological. Cross-cultural studies. Medicine, Traditional Health Services, Indigenous Cross-Cultural Comparison Complementary Therapies Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice MEDICAL / Alternative Medicine SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General Therapeutics, Physiological Cross-cultural studies Alternative medicine Form Electronic book Author Katerere, David R., editor. Applequist, Wendy, editor. Aboyade, Oluwaseyi M., editor. Togo, Chamunorwa, editor. LC no. 2019024857 ISBN 131527034X 9781351981798 135198179X 9781351981781 1351981781 9781315270340 1138034290 9781138034297

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