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Wild Profusion: Biodiversity Conservation in an Indonesian Archipelago (InFormation),New
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Wild Profusion tells the fascinating story of biodiversity conservation in Indonesia in the decade culminating in the great fires of 199798a time when the country's environment became a point of concern for social and environmental activists, scientists, and the many fishermen and farmers nationwide who suffered from degraded environments and faced accusations that they were destroying nature. Celia Lowe argues that biodiversity, in 1990s Indonesia, implied a particular convergence of nature, nation, science, and identity that made Indonesians' mapping of the concept distinct within transnational practices of nature conservation at the time.Lowe recounts the efforts of Indonesian biologists to document the species of the Togean Islands, to 'develop' Togean people, and to turn this archipelago off the coast of Sulawesi into a national park. Indonesian scientists aspired to a conservation biology that was both internationally recognizable and politically effective in the Indonesian context. Simultaneously, Lowe describes the experiences of Togean Sama people who had their own understandings of nature and nation. To place Sama and scientist into the same conceptual frame, Lowe studies Sama ideas in the context of transnational thought rather than local knowledge.In tracking the practice of conservation biology in a postcolonial setting, Wild Profusion explores what in nature can count as important and for whom.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Wild Profusion'? A: 'Wild Profusion' focuses on biodiversity conservation in Indonesia, particularly during the 1990s leading up to the environmental crises of the great fires in 1997-98.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Wild Profusion'? A: The book is authored by Celia Lowe, who explores the intersection of nature, nation, science, and identity in Indonesia.
- Q: What kind of condition is the book in? A: 'Wild Profusion' is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but remains functional and readable.
- Q: How many pages does 'Wild Profusion' have? A: 'Wild Profusion' contains a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Wild Profusion' published? A: 'Wild Profusion' was published on October 3, 2006.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include conservation biology, the experiences of the Togean Sama people, and the political and cultural implications of biodiversity in Indonesia.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Wild Profusion' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in environmental science, anthropology, and Indonesian studies.
- Q: What makes 'Wild Profusion' unique? A: 'Wild Profusion' is unique for its in-depth analysis of biodiversity conservation within a postcolonial context, combining local knowledge with transnational practices.
- Q: Can I find real-life examples in the book? A: Yes, the book includes real-life examples of conservation efforts by Indonesian biologists and the perspectives of local communities regarding nature.