Ethnobiology

Ethnobiology is the study of relationships between particular ethnic groups, or cultures, and their plant and animal environments. This is the single authoritative source on ethnobiology, from the leading members of the Society for Ethnobiology. It covers the entire field, including laboratory biology, medical anthropology, archaeological, ethnological, and linguistic approaches. This unique text allows students to begin doing guided research in any area of ethnobiology, from archaeoethnozoology to ethnomycology. It is suitable for advanced-level ethnobotany, ethnobiology, and archaeologically related courses, as well as research institutes.

Keywords: Life Sciences Special Topics, ethnobiology, society for ethnobiology, laboratory biology, medical anthropology, archaeoethnozoology, ethnomycology, archaeology, ethnic groups, ethnic cultures, ethnobotany, medical ethnobiology