Cultural models of nature: primary food producers and climate change

All primary food producers hold views about nature and the environment, particularly in terms of how they are affected by and must adapt to changes in the latter.

Such knowledge structures are typically called Cultural Models.

When looking at ways in which to implement environmental strategies that will have a direct impact upon these populations, it is essential that we understand their 'Cultural Models of Nature'.

Drawing on the ethnographic research of the contributors, the chapters in this volume explore the Cultural Models of Nature found in a range of food-producing communities located in climate-change affected areas.