Bridging cultures : Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing nature

Type

Book

Authors

Glen Aikenhead ( Aikenhead, Glen )

Herman Michell ( Michell, Herman )

ISBN 10

0132105578

ISBN 13

9780132105576

Tags

Traditional ecological knowledge, Human ecology--Philosophy, Philosophy of nature, Human ecology, Ethnoscience, Ethnoecology, Science -- Cross-cultural studies

Abstract

"The recognition of Indigenous knowledge as an important, legitimate source of understanding of the physical world is increasing within education jurisdictions worldwide. Bridging Cultures provides science educators with knowledgeable perspectives on scientific and Indigenous content that will help them to appreciate and incorporate multiple ways of understanding within their science curriculums."--Back cover.

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