The Selective Persistence of Local Ecological Knowledge: Honey Collecting with the Jenu Kuruba in South India

K. Demps, F. Zorondo-Rodriguez, C. García, V. Reyes-García

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Abstract

The article presents a study which examines the ecological and sociological pressures for the transmission of cultural knowledge on honey collecting with the Jenu Keruba in Kodagu, South India. The study uses qualitative ethnographic and participant observation, interviews, and population-wide questionnaire to assess the honey collecting behavior in the village. It mentions that physiological differences can affect honey collecting behavior of individuals as well as personal preferences.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)427-434
Number of pages8
JournalHuman Ecology
Volume40
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2012

Keywords

  • Honey
  • Human behavior
  • Interviews
  • Participant observation
  • Questionnaires
  • Research

EGS Disciplines

  • Anthropology

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