Biopiracy- The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge/ Vandana Shiva

Contributor(s):

Shiva, Vandana

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Natraj 2012Description: 180p; 21x13cmISBN:

9788181581600

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Summary: Author traces the continuity of pillage of nature's bounties in colonised lands by European colonialists, from the days of empire to the present day, which has morphed into a contemporary conflict of corporate versus community control over resources. This book discusses the much debated issue of patents, traditional knowledge systems and the industry which is behind patenting for commercial profits. TIOOJ

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	SAF Reference Library	Geography. Anthropology. Recreation.	GE195‑199 193.562 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		6462

Author traces the continuity of pillage of nature's bounties in colonised lands by European colonialists, from the days of empire to the present day, which has morphed into a contemporary conflict of corporate versus community control over resources. This book discusses the much debated issue of patents, traditional knowledge systems and the industry which is behind patenting for commercial profits. TIOOJ

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