Indigenous Perspectives on Sacred Natural Sites: Culture, Governance and Conservation

This book provides indigenous perspectives on the treatment of the sacred and its protection and governance in the face of threats from natural resource exploitation and development. It presents an international range of case studies, from the recent controversy of pipeline construction at Standing Rock to others in Australia, Canada, East Timor, Hawaii, India, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, and the Philippines. Each chapter includes an analytical introduction and conclusion written by the editors to identify common themes, unique insights, and key messages.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 234 pages
\n Publication date: 07 January 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
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Much of the existing literature on sacred natural sites has been authored from a non-indigenous standpoint. Conversely, this book promotes a more profound self-expression of indigenous perspectives on the treatment of the sacred, as well as its protection and governance, in the face of challenges posed by diverse forms of natural resource exploitation and development. By offering indigenous custodians a platform to articulate their views and practices regarding the sacred through a written account accessible to a global audience, the book sheds light on both the similarities and differences in definitions, interpretations, and governance approaches related to sacred natural phenomena and their conservation. The volume encompasses a diverse range of case studies, spanning from the recent controversy surrounding pipeline construction at Standing Rock, a revered sacred site for the Sioux people spanning North and South Dakota, to others situated in Australia, Canada, East Timor, Hawaii, India, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, and the Philippines. Each chapter includes an analytical introduction and conclusion crafted by the editors to identify common themes, unique insights, and key messages. Consequently, this book serves as an invaluable teaching resource for students enrolled in courses related to indigenous studies, anthropology, religion, heritage, human rights, and law. It also holds significant appeal to professionals and non-governmental organizations actively engaged in nature and heritage conservation efforts.

\n Weight: 436g\n
Dimension: 249 x 190 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780815377023\n \n