essay

The Bushmen's store of scientific knowledge

bushmen : san hunters and herders of southern africaCape Town And Pretoria • Published In 1978 • Pages: 148-161

By: Heinz, Hans-Joachim.

Abstract
This is a study of the 'scientific' knowledge of the !Ko San located in the triangular area between Takatshwane valley, south of Ghanzi in western Botswana, Massering Pan, and the borehole south of Lone Tree Pan. Heinz discusses their knowledge and use of plants and animals in the environment, as well as their beliefs about human anatomy and physiology.
Subjects
Collecting
General character of religion
Scientific method
Ethnobotany
Ethnozoology
Ethnoanatomy
Ethnophysiology
culture
San
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1988
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
!Ko San, Botswana
Notes
Hans J. Heinz
LCCN
79302323
LCSH
San (African people)