Re-awakening the power of place: ancient philosophy and practice with relevance for protected areas and conservation in Asia

B. Verschuuren

doi:10.4324/9781315676272-7

Re-awakening the power of place: ancient philosophy and practice with relevance for protected areas and conservation in Asia

B. Verschuuren

Sociology of Development and Change

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Abstract

This book sheds light on how ancient philosophies and practices related to sacred natural sites are relevant to conventional protected areas and conservation in Asia today. In doing so it contributes to the field of conservation practice and interdisciplinary research on sacred natural sites that draws from the social and natural sciences. This field is gaining in popularity as testified by an increased number of peer reviewed and professional publications and the uptake of the topic in course curricula and conservation initiatives (see preface).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Asian Sacred Natural Sites
Subtitle of host publication	Philosophy and practice in protected areas and conservation
Editors	B. Verschuuren, N. Furuta
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Chapter	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9781315676272
ISBN (Print)	9781138936294, 9781138936317
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315676272-7
Publication status	Published - 12 Aug 2016

Keywords

area studies
development studies
environment & agriculture
environment & sustainability
geography
humanities
museum and heritage studies
social sciences
tourism
hospitality & events

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Re-awakening the power of place: ancient philosophy and practice with relevance for protected areas and conservation in Asia. / Verschuuren, B.
Asian Sacred Natural Sites: Philosophy and practice in protected areas and conservation. ed. / B. Verschuuren; N. Furuta. London: Taylor & Francis, 2016.

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