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Re: "converting" indigenous people to pc




hi georg, 
shaman's apprentice is a great read, about ethnobotany in the amazon and the impact of "development" on tribal life there.  Plotkin's interest in and commitment to preserving native knowledge of plants and medicine led to a renewed appreciation for it among the people themselves.  Based on the compendia of info he put together with elderly shamans, none of whom had native apprentices coming to learn from them, they started teaching classes to younger native people who realized it has "inherent value."  and also it's just fun to read--enjoy!
Martha