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Let's not get too romantic about traditional knowledge
Supporters of traditional knowledge argue that one of its strengths is its link to specific cultural contexts. But doubts about this claim boost the opportunity for productive interaction with modern science.
EDITORIAL | 15 September 2003 | EN
Traditional knowledge and modern science
Greater efforts are needed to integrate the insights of traditional knowledge into modern science, as applied to practices ranging from medicine to environmental management. This requires redefining our concept of the 'scientific world view'.
EDITORIAL | 20 May 2002 | EN
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