Nature conservation planning tends to be driven by models based on Western norms and science, but these may not represent the cultural, philosophical and religious contexts of much of Asia. This book provides a new perspective on the topic of sacred natural sites and cultural heritage by linking Asian cultures, religions and worldviews with contemporary conservation practices and approaches. The chapters focus on the modern significance of sacred natural sites in Asian protected areas with reference, where appropriate, to an Asian philosophy of protected areas. Drawn from over 20 different countries, the book covers examples of sacred natural sites from all of IUCN’s protected area categories and governance types. The authors demonstrate the challenges faced to maintain culture and support spiritual and religious governance and management structures in the face of strong modernisation across Asia. The book shows how sacred natural sites contribute to defining new, more sustainable and more equitable forms of protected areas and conservation that reflect the worldviews and beliefs of their respective cultures and religions. The book contributes to a paradigm-shift in conservation and protected areas as it advocates for greater recognition of culture and spirituality through the adoption of biocultural conservation approaches.
Naoya Furuta & Bas Verschuuren
Asian Sacred Natural Sites [EPUB ebook]
Philosophy and practice in protected areas and conservation
Asian Sacred Natural Sites [EPUB ebook]
Philosophy and practice in protected areas and conservation
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Dil İngilizce ● Biçim EPUB ● Sayfalar 340 ● ISBN 9781317384670 ● Editör Naoya Furuta & Bas Verschuuren ● Yayımcı Taylor and Francis ● Yayınlanan 2016 ● İndirilebilir 3 kez ● Döviz EUR ● Kimlik 4957815 ● Kopya koruma Adobe DRM
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