Edges, Fringes, Frontiers

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Focusing on the Wapishana people's subsistence practices in Guyana's Amazonian forests, the book explores their unique social and cultural approaches to sustainability. It presents an innovative framework for analyzing how various environmental understandings and decision-making processes enable the Wapishana to effectively manage socio-ecological challenges. The study highlights their ability to balance immediate needs with the long-term preservation and improvement of their natural resources, showcasing resilience in indigenous resource use.