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"Innovation; Knowledge and Ingenuity" is a book that explores the influence of Australia's indigenous inhabitants on the country's landscape. The book aims to bridge the gap between popular accounts and professional research on this topic. It covers various aspects of indigenous culture, including networking, trading, burials, repurposing technologies, art, and cosmologies. Of particular interest to readers of Landscape History is Chapter 6, which discusses the enhancement of plants, animals, and the Australian landscape over the past 45,000 to 50,000 years. The book challenges the perception that the hunter-gatherer way of life is inferior and highlights the importance of preserving the ecosystem. It also examines the innovative practices and achievements of indigenous societies, such as the use of ground-edge axes and the development of complex trading networks. The book acknowledges the need for more visual illustrations and criticizes the referencing system. However, it is still a valuable resource for those studying landscape management and indigenous cultures. [Extracted from the article] |
