Siebert, Stephen F. 1955-

The nature and culture of rattan : reflections on vanishing life in the forests of Southeast Asia / Stephen F. Siebert. - 1 online resource (162 pages) : illustrations, map

Includes bibliographical references (pages [129]-139) and index.

Rattan and a changing world -- The ecology, diversity, and climbing prowess of rattan -- Historical and current uses of rattan -- Forest communities and rattan management -- From forest to furniture boutique -- Rattan and household livelihood -- The history of a Sulawesi rattan village -- Cane gathering : nuisances, risks, and pain -- Sustainable harvesting : a local view -- Rattan cultivation : rich history, uncertain future -- Rattan, religion, and family planning.

9780824860387 (e-book)


Rattan palms--Utilization--Southeast Asia.
Rattan--Southeast Asia.


Electronic books.

SB317.R37 / S54 2012eb

634.9/740959

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