Ethno-conservation among Bedouins of Sinai : tribal mechanisms and customary laws
Author
Source
The Egyptian Journal of Environmental Change
Publisher
The Egyptian Society of Environmental Change
Publication Date
2010-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
English Abstract
Ethno-conservationists and development planners often criticize the idea that man is intrinsically a nature destroyer, understanding that there exist diverse forms of relationships between human beings and nature that develop due to their constant interaction, which often help to sustain natural environments throughout the globe.
Accordingly, they focus on the social mechanisms and traditional ecological knowledge that enable native populations to survive and provide them with the basic mechanisms for continuity.
The present article attempts to shed light on the environmental conservation practices of Bedouins of Sinai by focusing on tribal mechanisms and customary laws related to nature- conservation.
Through ethnographic orientation, and by analysis of a number of in-depth interviews with Bedouins from two tribes in Sinai, this article elucidates Bedouins’ major customary laws and ethno-conservation practices that aim at preserving their natural ecosystems, and the adaptive strategies they employ to be able to survive the harsh desert conditions.
The article concludes that it is essential to incorporate tribal mechanisms and traditional ecological knowledge of Bedouins of Sinai into current environmental conservation efforts carried out in Egypt.
Data Type
Conference Papers
Record ID
BIM-967755
American Psychological Association (APA)
Husayn, Nashat H.. 2010-10-31. Ethno-conservation among Bedouins of Sinai : tribal mechanisms and customary laws. Symposium and Workshop “Adaptation with Coasts and Arid Lands” (2nd : 2009 : Alexandria, Egypt). . Vol. 2, no. 1 (Special issue) (Oct. 2010), pp.47-54.Alexandria Egypt : The Egyptian Society of Environmental Change.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Husayn, Nashat H.. Ethno-conservation among Bedouins of Sinai : tribal mechanisms and customary laws. . Alexandria Egypt : The Egyptian Society of Environmental Change. 2010-10-31.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Husayn, Nashat H.. Ethno-conservation among Bedouins of Sinai : tribal mechanisms and customary laws. . Symposium and Workshop “Adaptation with Coasts and Arid Lands” (2nd : 2009 : Alexandria, Egypt).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-967755
