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Ethnobotany - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Flock

Ethnobotany - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Flock
Ethnobotany (from ethnology, study of culture,[1] and botany, study of plants) is the scientific study of the relationships that exist between peoples and plants. Ethnobotanists aim to document, describe and explain complex relationships between cultures and (uses of) plants, focusing primarily on how plants are used, managed and perceived across human societies. This includes use for food, clothing, currency, ritual, medicine, dye, construction, cosmetics and a lot more.[2] Richard Evans Schultes, called the "father of ethnobotany",[3] explained the discipline in this way: Ethnobotany simply means [...] investigating plants used by primitive societies in various parts of the world.[4] Intellectual property rights and benefit-sharing arrangements are important issues in ethnobotany.[5] History of ethnobotany[edit] Though the term "ethnobotany" was not coined until 1895 by the US botanist John William Harshberger, the history of the field begins long before that. Modern ethnobotany[edit]

Foodways - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Flock In social science foodways are the cultural, social and economic practices relating to the production and consumption of food. Foodways often refers to the intersection of food in culture, traditions, and history.[1] Definition[edit] Merriam Webster defines Foodways as "the eating habits and culinary practices of a people, region, or historical period" Social Science[edit] Anthropologists, folklorists, sociologists, historians, and food scholars often use the term foodways to describe the study of why we eat what we eat and what it means. Topics like social inclusion and exclusion, power, and sense making are explored under the umbrella term foodways. Anthropologist Mary Douglas, explains: “A very modest life of subsistence contrasts with our own use of goods, in for example, the use of food. Regional aspects[edit] The term foodways can be employed when referencing the "ways of food" of a region or location. Immigrant foodways are also featured prominently in America. References[edit]

Ethnobotany Education and Training Program Information Ethnobotany, the study of the human-plant physiological relationship, is typically only offered as an undergraduate major. Undergraduate students engage in field research and laboratory studies. Students looking to study ethnobotany at the graduate level might find some courses available as part of a degree program in a related field, such as botany or ecology. Though programs are extremely rare, interested students can earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Ethnobotany. While botany encompasses the study of plants and plant evolution, ethnobotany focuses specifically on the human-plant relationship. Programs primarily focus on plant use and evolution throughout ancient and modern times through laboratory studies and field research. Students design and execute research projects, study analytical methods and interpret data. Educational Requirements Applicants should have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Program Coursework Popular Career Options Job Outlook and Salary Information

The Food Timeline history notes--state foods - Flock Food Timeline > Traditional state foods & recipes What is the "state food" of Nevada? That's a difficult question to answer. Why? Because cuisine is not easily defined by political boundaries. ABOUT THIS SITE: The food notes provided for each state are meant as starting points for your research. Alabama Alabama's culinary heritage is a testament to hard-working people with a healthy appetite for tasty food: "The first Europeans to visit Alabama were Spanish seamen in 1505...They reported that the Indians feasted on wild turkey, game, fish, melons, and squash. --- Taste of the States: A Food History of America , Hilde Gabriel Lee [Howell Press:Charlotteseville VA] 1992 (p. 103-4) "Official" state foods are enacted by the legislature. Top crops : Alabama Agricultural Statistics Recipes The National Cookbook /Sheila Hibben lists these recipes for Alabama: Huntsville Heritage Cookbook /Junior League of Huntsville offers dozens of traditional recipes. "St. 2 eggs 1 pt. 1 pt. 1 tablespoon butter

Graduate School: A Senior's Torment As I mentioned previously I am applying to graduate school this semester to (hopefully) get into a Master's Program. I'm very interested in continuing my education in Plant Sciences as I feel I have yet to have a chance to fill that during my time here in Kirksville. I have had some courses in plant sciences like Local Flora, etc but I would like to actually spend more time on it because I love it. The process has turned out to be more difficult than I originally thought. Here are the places I'm interested in applying or learning more about the programs. Here are the schools in which I'm applying to Master's Degrees in Botany or Plant Sciences programs: Oregon State University North Carolina State University Miami University University of Texas, Austin University of Missouri-St. They are not in any particular order but I do have my favorites. These are my two schools that I'm applying to for fun. University of Kent University of Edinburgh Both the schools are in the United Kingdom.

Food Timeline: food history & historic recipes - Flock ethnobotany/ethnopharmacology graduat... - Ethnobotany David's post is right on. I found the same google search. But, I have some current info for you: I am a student at CSU Fullerton, CA working with Dr. Robert Voeks. He is a Brazilian ethnobotanist. I've worked with Paul Cox (Brigham Young, Utah). I'm currently studying with Thomas Carlson at UC Berkeley in Integrative Biology. The ethnobotany field is quite small actually. Richard Evan Schultes is the father of ethnobotany. These contacts are the best in the field right now: UH Manoa: ethnobotany program www.botany.hawaii.edu/ethnobotany Brent Berlin (world reknown ethnobotanist) Anthropology Department University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602 Dr. Dr. Dr. Ahhh... academia.....

Ethnobiology: E. N. Anderson, Deborah Pearsall, Eugene Hunn, Nancy Turner: 9780470547854: Amazon.com

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