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| Title: | Dynamism of Traditional Knowledge |
| Authors: | Jain, S K |
| Keywords: | Dynamism
Acculturation
Traditional Knowledge
Biodiversity
Future trends
Ameliorative measures |
| Issue Date: | Apr-2005 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. Cl7: A61K35/78; A61P1/06; A61P11/02; A61P11/04; A61P11/10; A61P11104 |
| Abstract: | This short article puts forth the thesis that traditional knowledge in
any ethnic group is dynamic and not static. Progress or loss in TK can be
caused by any natural or anthropogenic factors. Ethnobotanical TK is based on
biodiversity around the folk and damage to vegetal cover can result in loss of
TK, and naturalisation of some exotics can add to TK. Positive action can be
taken to retard the pace of loss of TK and to promote expansion of TK. Studies
on dynamism can indicate future trends and where necessary, ameliorative
measures. |
| Page(s): | 115-117 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1068 (Online); 0972-5938 (Print) |
| Source: | IJTK Vol.04(2) [April 2005]
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