African sacred groves : ecological dynamics & social change by Sheridan, Michael J; Nyamweru, Celia instant download

African sacred groves : ecological dynamics & social change by Sheridan, Michael J; Nyamweru, Celia instant download

x, 230 pages : 23 cm, A multi-disciplinary volume examining the continuing importance sacred groves and forests in African society, Includes bibliographical references and index, 1. Introduction / Celia Nyamweru and Michael J. Sheridan -- 2. Dynamics of African Sacred Groves: Ecological, Social & Symbolic Processes / Michael J. Sheridan -- pt. 1. Human Ecology of Sacred Groves -- 3. Role of Sacred Groves in Biodiversity Conservation in Sierra Leone / Aiah Lebbie and Raymond P. Guries -- 4. Kaya Forests of Coastal Kenya: 'Remnant Patches' or Dynamic Entities? / Celia Nyamweru, Staline Kibet, Mohammed Pakia and John A. Cooke -- 5. Sacred Groves in Morocco: Vegetation Mosaics & Biological Values / Ulrich Deil, Heike Culmsee and Mohamed Berriane -- pt. 2. Social Organization of Sacred Groves -- 6. Socio-Politics of Ethiopian Sacred Groves / Tsehai Berhane-Selassie -- 7. Behind Sacredness in Madagascar: Rules, Local Interests & Forest Conservation in Bara Country / Nadia Rabesahala Horning -- 8. Palaver Trees Reconsidered in the Senegalese Landscape: Arboreal Monuments & Memorials / Eric S. Ross -- pt. 3. Symbol of Forests -- 9. Loggers v. Spirits in the Beng Forest, Cote d'Ivoire: Competing Models / Alma Gottlieb -- 10. Are Sacred Forests in Northern Benin 'Traditional Conservation Areas'?: Examples from the Bassila Region / Ute Siebert -- 11. Archaeological Perspectives on Sacred Groves in Ghana / Gerard Chouin -- pt. 4. Future of African Sacred Groves -- 12. Legal Recognition of Customary Forests in Uganda: An Approach to Revitalizing Sacred Groves / Abwoli Y. Banana, Joseph Bahati, William Gombya-Ssembajjwe and Nathan Vogt -- 13. Are Sacred Groves in Sub-Saharan Africa Safe?: The Legal Status of Forests / Liz Alden Wily