Showing papers on "Traditional knowledge published in 1988"
Book•
01 Jan 1988
TL;DR: The relationship between traditional and scientific wildlife management knowledge and practices: environmental ethics, resource management systems, co-management arrangements and options, and the role of commissions in resource management is discussed in this paper.
Abstract: Considers the sometimes problematic relationship between traditional and scientific wildlife management knowledge and practices: environmental ethics, resource management systems, co-management arrangements and options, and the role of commissions in resource management. Papers by: Fikret Berkes; Anne Gunn, Goo Arlooktoo and David Kaomayok; Rick Riewe and Lloyd Gamble; Polly Wheeler; Ivar Bjorklund; Richard Caulfield; Miriam McDonald; Harvey Feit; Gail Osherenko; and Thomas A. Andrews
96 citations
TL;DR: The cases presented here--an association of traditional practitioners, an encyclopedia of traditional knowledge and a controversy on a traditional leprosy center--illustrate the three following points: healers who are the most inclined to search for official recognition are also those who have the weakest traditional legitimacy.
31 citations
Book•
25 Oct 1988
TL;DR: In this article, leading experts, policymakers, academics, and corporate representatives have pointed out the linkages between intellectual property rights and U.S. competitiveness, including the role of Intellectual Property Rights in capital formation and economic growth.
Abstract: Intellectual property rightsocopyrights, patents, trademarksoare crucial to innovation and the creation of new technologies. In this volume, leading experts, policymakers, academics, corporate representativesoset out to broaden awareness of the linkages between intellectual property rights and U.S. competitiveness. Sections include: The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Capital Formation and Economic Growth; Reconciling Intellectual Property Rights Issues Among Developed and Less Developed Countries; Capital Formation, Competitiveness, and Intellectual Property Rights; Industry Perspectives on the International Protection of Intellectual Property Rights; The New GATT Round and Intellectual Property Rights. Co-published with the American Council for Capital Formation Center for Policy Research.
17 citations
TL;DR: The paper ends with suggestions for the better use of traditional knowledge and the integration of this knowledge with Western practices--all for the general good of the would-be clients.
3 citations
Journal Article•
3 citations