{"product_id":"indigenous-knowledge-of-namibia-9789991642055","title":"Indigenous Knowledge of Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kazhila C. Chinsembu | Ahmad Cheikhyoussef | Davis Mumbengegwi\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Univ. of Namibia Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Univ. of Namibia Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Anthropology - Cultural \u0026amp; Social\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndigenous knowledge is the dynamic information base of a society, facilitating communication and decision-making. It is the cornerstone of many modern-day innovations in science and technology. It is also a ready and valuable resource for sustainable and resilient livelihoods, and attracts increasing public interest due to its applications in bio-technology, health, bioprospecting, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food preparation, mathematics and astronomy. INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE OF NAMIBIA is a fascinating compendium aimed at a wide readership of academics and students, government officials, policy makers, and development partners. The 17 chapters examine the indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants for treating HIV\/AIDS, malaria, cancer, and other microbial infections of humans and livestock; indigenous foods; coping and response strategies in dealing with human-wildlife conflicts, floods, gender, climate change and the management of natural resources. A new rationalisation of adolescent customary and initiation ceremonies is recommended in response to the HIV\/AIDS pandemic; and a case study of the San people of Namibia speaks to the challenges of harmonising modern education with that of indigenous people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46503899594903,"sku":"9789991642055","price":5595.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789991642055.webp?v=1769190053","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/indigenous-knowledge-of-namibia-9789991642055","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}