Turner, Nancy J., 1947-

The earth's blanket / Nancy J. Turner. - Vancouver, B.C. : Douglas & McIntyre Press, c2005. - 298 p. : ill. - Culture, place, and nature .

Traditional teachings for sustainable living.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prologue : the land and the peoples -- 1. Wealth and value in a changing world -- 2. Land-based stories of peoples and home places -- 3. A kincentric approach to nature -- 4. Honouring nature through ceremony and ritual -- 5. The balance between humans and nature -- 6. Looking after the lands and waters -- 7. Everything is one -- 8. Finding meaning in a contemporary context.

ISBN: 1553650816 (hbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2004026122

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Conservation of natural resources.
Environmental protection.
Human ecology--Philosophy.
Indigenous peoples--Ecology.
Philosophy of nature.

LC Class. No.: GF21 / .T87 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 304.2