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Lacandón Maya in the Twenty-First Century: Indigenous Knowledge and Conservation

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Condition
Like New: A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket ...
ISBN
9780813080246
Book Title
Lacandón Maya in the Twenty-First Century : Indigenous Knowledge and Conservation in Mexico's Tropical Rainforest
Item Length
8.9in
Publisher
University Press of Florida
Publication Year
2023
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.7in
Author
James D. Nations
Genre
Nature, Social Science
Topic
Environmental Conservation & Protection, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
18 Oz
Number of Pages
318 Pages

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From the ancient traditions of the Lacandón Maya comes an Indigenous model for a sustainable future Having lived for centuries isolated within Mexico's largest remaining tropical rainforest, the Indigenous Lacandón Maya now live at the nexus of two worlds--ancient and modern. While previous research has focused on documenting Lacandón oral traditions and religious practices in order to preserve them, this book tells the story of how Lacandón families have adapted to the contemporary world while applying their ancestral knowledge to create an ecologically sustainable future. Drawing on his 49 years of studying and learning from the Lacandón Maya, James Nations discusses how in the midst of external pressures such as technological changes, missionary influences, and logging ventures, Lacandón communities are building an economic system of agroforestry and ecotourism that produces income for their families while protecting biodiversity and cultural resources. Nations describes methods they use to plant and harvest without harming the forest, illustrating that despite drastic changes in lifestyle, respect for the environment continues to connect Lacandón families across generations. By helping with these tasks and inheriting the fables and myths that reinforce this worldview, Lacandón children continue to learn about the plants, animals, and spiritual deities that coexist in their land. Indigenous peoples such as the Lacandón Maya control one-third of the intact forest landscapes left on Earth, and Indigenous knowledge and practices are increasingly recognized as key elements in the survival of the planet's biological diversity. The story of the Lacandón Maya serves as a model for Indigenous-controlled environmental conservation, and it will inform anyone interested in supporting sustainable Indigenous futures. A volume in the series Maya Studies, edited by Diane Z. Chase and Arlen F. Chase

Product Identifiers

Publisher
University Press of Florida
ISBN-10
081308024x
ISBN-13
9780813080246
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4058627809

Product Key Features

Book Title
Lacandón Maya in the Twenty-First Century : Indigenous Knowledge and Conservation in Mexico's Tropical Rainforest
Author
James D. Nations
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Environmental Conservation & Protection, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Publication Year
2023
Genre
Nature, Social Science
Number of Pages
318 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.9in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
18 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Lcc F1221.L2 N38 202
Lccn
2023-012292
Series
Maya Studies

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