ISBN10: 8183240259, ISBN13: 9788183240253, [publisher: Mittal, New Delhi] Hardcover Contents Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. History area and the people. 3. Ethno science and economic life. 4. Social system. 5. Reflection of ethno science in belief and practices. 6. Use of traditional knowledge indigenous health care system. 7. Ethno science life and action. 8. Observation and conclusion. Bibliography. Index. Science is the study to explain the relationship between cause and effect and this relationship is explained through induction and deduction of logical interpretation. Each and every indigenous community possesses a specific wisdom within a distinct domain in which their sustenance activities are limited and this great heritage of folk knowledge clearly reflects a scientific base which may be termed as ethno science. The present treatise is on the Abujh Maria a primitive tribal group of Bastar district of Chhattisgarh who are shifting hill cultivators and are confined in a particular territory known as Abujhmarh. The life and culture of the Abujh Marias are also cherished under the lap of forest environment. Behind all shadow of beliefs some kind of concept of science is reflected which in turn controls their livelihood and surrounding niche. With this wisdom they not only exploit the natural resources but also conserve and preserve their biodiversity. The close co relationship has been highlighted between their terrestrial set up and celestial world which ...

ISBN10: 8183240259, ISBN13: 9788183240253, [publisher: Mittal Publications] Hardcover pp. viii + 107 Figures, Illus. (Col.), Maps
[Hounslow, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2005]

Mittal Publications , pp. viii + 107, Maps, Index. Hardback. New. Mittal Publications ISBN 8183240259 9788183240253 [US]