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Title Ethnozoology : animals in our lives / edited by Rômulo Romeu Nóbrega Alves, Departamento de Biología, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande, Brazil, Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque, Departamento de Botânica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
Published London, United Kingdom ; San Diego, CA : Academic Press, [2018]
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Description 1 online resource (xii, 540 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Contents Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction: Animals in Our Lives / Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque -- Introduction -- Investigating Animals and Their Interactions With Humans -- Why This Book? -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2. Ethnozoology: Conceptual and Historical Aspects / Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque -- Introduction -- Historical Considerations About Human and Fauna Interactions -- Origin and History of Ethnozoology -- Ethnozoology: What Are the Marching Orders? -- Final Considerations -- References -- 3. Zooarcheology: Investigating Past Interactions Between Humans and Other Animals / Lisa Nagaoka -- Introduction -- Data Quality -- Taphonomic Analysis -- Quantification -- Theoretical Framework -- Applied Zooarcheology -- Conclusion -- References -- 4. Studying Ethnozoology in Historical Documents / Romulo Romeu Nobrega Alves -- Introduction -- Historical Records of the Relationships Between Human Society and Animals -- How Can Ethnozoological Information Be Found in Historical Documents? -- Investigating the Historical Implications of Human Exploitation of Fauna -- Whaling in Brazil -- Reflection on Historical Ethnozoology -- References -- 5. Imaginary Zoology: Mysterious Fauna in the Reports of Ancient Travelers and Chroniclers / Romulo Romeu Nobrega Alves -- Introduction -- Garden in the Orient -- Something More in Song of the Muses -- Gifts of the Nile -- World of Imagination and Fantasy -- Look at Paradise -- References -- Further Reading -- 6. Ethnotaxomy as a Methodological Tool for Studies of the Ichthyofauna and Its Conservation Implications: A Review / Marcio Luiz Vargas Barbosa Filho -- Introduction -- Historical Aspects of Ethnotaxonomy -- Hierarchization of Ethnotaxonomy -- Application of the Berlinian Model -- Analogies Between Folk and Scientific Taxonomic Classification Systems -- Correspondence Between Generic Folk Taxa and Scientific Species -- Final Considerations -- References -- 7. Importance of Hunting in Human Societies / Washington Luiz Silva Vieira -- Introduction -- Brief History of Hunting -- Motivation to Hunt: Beyond Meat -- Hunting Techniques -- Traps -- Importance and Implications of Hunting -- Final Consideration -- References -- 8. People and Fishery Resources: A Multidimensional Approach / Romulo Romeu Nobrega Alves -- Introduction -- When Did Humans Start Fishing? A Brief Historical Introduction -- Fishing and Fisheries Definitions -- Fishery Resources and Their Uses -- Fishery Resources as Food -- And for What Else? -- Brief Overview of Fishing Gears and Techniques -- Animals Used in Fisheries: An Ancient Traditional Technique Still Used Today -- Fishing: Importance, Impacts, and Socio-Environmental Concerns -- Ethnozoology and Its Role in Fishery Studies -- References -- 9. Animal Domestication and Ethnozootechny / Romulo Romeu Ngbrega Alves -- Introduction -- Taming and Domestication -- Historical Aspects of Domestication -- Theories on Domestication -- Intraspecific Diversity of Livestock Species -- Ethnozootechny or Ethnozoology? -- Conclusion -- References -- Further Reading -- 10. Wild Fauna on the Menu / Nathalie Van Vliet -- Introduction -- Freshwater and Marine Animals Used as Food -- Reptiles and Amphibians Served on the Menu -- Challenges and Opportunities for Wild Animals to Continue to Feed Humans -- Zootherapeutic Uses and Sanitary Concerns -- Conclusions: The Future of Wild Animal Foods -- References -- 11. Insects as Human Food / Arnold Van Huis -- Introduction -- History -- Nomenclature of Edible Insects -- Importance of Edible Insects in Diets -- Totems and Taboos -- Harvesting Practices -- Gender Participation in Collection and Marketing -- Habitat Destruction -- Agricultural Pests as Food -- Medicinal Uses -- From Harvesting and Semidomestication to Farming -- Conclusions -- References -- 12. Current Levels, Recent Historical Trends, and Drivers of Wildmeat Trade in the Amazon Tri-Frontier Region Between Colombia, Peru, and Brazil / Robert Nasi -- Introduction -- Wildmeat Trade in the Tri-Frontier Region Between Brazil, Colombia, and Peru -- Contemporary Wildmeat Trade Volumes in the Tri-Frontier Region Between Brazil, Colombia, and Peru -- Will the Demise of Wildmeat Take Place in the Tri-Frontier Between Peru, Brazil, and Colombia? -- References -- Further Reading -- 13. Animals and Human Health: Where Do They Meet? / Iamara Da Silva Policarpo -- Introduction -- Biotherapy -- Conclusions -- References -- 14. Use and Commercialization of Animals as Decoration / Thelma Lucia Pereira Dias -- Introduction -- Main Taxa and Derived Products Used for Decoration -- Conclusions -- References -- 15. Role of Animals in Human Culture / Raynner Rilke Duarte Barboza -- Introduction -- Animals in Religious Practices -- Animals in Mythology -- Animals in Art and Literature -- Animals in Symbolism -- Final Remarks -- References -- 16. Fauna at Home: Animals as Pets / Luiz Alves Rocha -- Introduction -- Animals Kept as Pets -- Why Do Humans Keep Pets? -- Problems Associated With Keeping Pets -- Final Remarks -- References -- 17. What About the Unusual Soldiers? Animals Used in War / Raynner Rilke Duarte Barboza -- Introduction -- Brief History -- Fauna Used in War and Their Functions -- Final Remarks -- References -- 18. Ethnozoological Role of Working Animals in Traction and Transport / Romulo Romeu Nobrega Alves -- Introduction -- Brief History of the Use of Working Animals for Traction and Transport -- Working Animals and Their Uses -- Welfare of Working Animals -- Final Remarks -- References -- 19. Wildlife Attractions: Zoos and Aquariums / Walter Lechner -- Introduction -- Brief History of Zoos and Aquariums -- Zoos and Aquariums: Tourism and Entertainment -- Zoos and Aquariums as Scientific and Educational Institutions -- Role of Zoos and Aquariums in Animal Conservation -- Controversial Debate on the Role of Zoos and Aquariums -- Final Remarks -- References -- 20. From Roman Arenas to Movie Screens: Animals in Entertainment and Sport / Raynner Rilke Duarte Barboza -- Introduction -- Using Animals as Entertainment -- Conclusion -- References -- 21. Animals as Ethnozooindicators of Weather and Climate / Raynner Rilke Duarte Barboza -- Introduction -- Invertebrates -- Vertebrates -- Final Remarks -- References -- 22. Understanding Human-Wildlife Conflicts and Their Implications / Romulo Romeu Nobrega Alves -- Introduction -- Principal Taxa Involved in Conflicts -- Factors That Lead to Conflict -- Implications for Conservation of Species -- Proposals for Conflict Mitigation -- Final Considerations -- References -- 23. Biological Predispositions and Individual Differences in Human Attitudes Toward Animals / Christoph Randler -- How Does Evolution Shape Human Attitudes to Animals? -- Coevolution With Snakes Enhances Visual Attention to Dangerous Stimuli -- Aesthetic Preferences for Animals -- Why Are Some Animals Ugly? -- Why Certain Harmless Animals Are Considered Ugly? -- Why Certain Animals Are Considered Cute? -- Role of Colors in Attitudes Toward Animals -- Rarity and Attitudes Toward Animals -- Gender Differences in Preferences for Animals -- Developmental Aspects and Correlates With Animal Attitudes -- Companion Animals -- Influences of Keeping Animals as Pets on Attitudes Toward Animals -- Influences of Meat Consumption on Attitudes Toward Animals -- Human Emotions and Animal Conservation -- Attitude Change: The Role of Education -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Further Reading -- 24. Role of Ethnozoology in Animal Studies / Sergio De Faria Lopes -- Introduction -- Use of Traditional Knowledge in Ecological/Zoological Studies -- How Can Local Ecological Knowledge Help in Faunistic Surveys and Taxonomic Studies?
-- Discovering New Species Through Ethnozoological Studies -- LEK as Source of Scientific Insights -- Relevance of Local Ecological Knowledge in Studies on the Conservation and Management of Fauna -- Final Remarks -- References -- 25. Ethnozoology and Animal Conservation / Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque -- Introduction -- Role of Ethnobiology in Biodiversity Conservation -- Human Influence on Animal Biodiversity -- Role of Ethnozoology in Animal Conservation -- Final Considerations -- References -- 26. Use of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in the Context of Participatory Wildlife Management: Examples From Indigenous Communities in Puerto Narino, Amazonas-Colombia / Robert Nasi -- Introduction -- Study Site -- Taboos and Beliefs Affecting the Use of Wildlife -- Monitoring Wildlife Populations Using a Traditional Practice to Imitate the Animals -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 27. Ethnozoology: An Overview and Current Perspectives / Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque -- Introduction -- Collecting Data Concerning Ethnozoological Publications -- Global Scientific Production in Ethnozoology -- Final Considerations -- References
Summary Ethnozoology: Animals In Our Lives represents the first book about this discipline, providing a discussion on key themes on human-animal interactions and their implications, along with recent major advances in research. Humans share the world with a bewildering variety of other animals, and have interacted with them in different ways. This variety of interactions (both past and present) is investigated through ethnozoology, which is a hybrid discipline structured with elements from both the natural and social sciences, as it seeks to understand how humans have perceived and interacted with faunal resources throughout history. In a broader context, ethnozoology, and its companion discipline, ethnobotany, form part of the larger body of the science of ethnobiology. In recent years, the importance of ethnozoological/ethnobiological studies has increasingly been recognized, unsurprisingly given the strong human influence on biodiversity. From the perspective of ethnozoology, the book addresses all aspects of human connection, animals and health, from its use in traditional medicine, to bioprospecting derivatives of fauna for pharmaceuticals, with expert contributions from leading researchers in the field
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed October 25, 2017)
Subject Ethnozoology.
Human-animal relationships.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Popular Culture.
Ethnozoology
Human-animal relationships
Form Electronic book
Author Alves, Rômulo Romeu Nóbrega, editor.
Albuquerque, Ulysses Paulino de, editor.
ISBN 0128099143
9780128099148