Variation and transmission of Sonoran wild food knowledge in southern Arizona.

作者: Colleen O'Brien Cherry

DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2013.768117

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摘要: Since knowledge about wild foods is thought to be declining in younger generations worldwide, this study's objective was describe variation Sonoran food southern Arizona between adults (n = 19) and students (n = 110) using free lists, an identification exercise, structured interviews. There are fundamental differences the quantity quality of that have desert foods. Adults know more native species, specific names, correctly identify twice as often students. Fewer direct nature experiences generation may account for observed knowledge.

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