Indigenous peoples' livelihoods and emerging bush produce industries : recent experiences from Australia's arid zone

Abstract

"This thesis details the experiences of Aboriginal people involved in a variety of bush produce industries in Australia‟s arid zone, focusing on effects to their livelihoods and well-being, and assessing ways in which benefits can be maximised, and risks minimised to ensure the development of a socio-culturally fair and equitable industry. It is centred on four case studies in central and southern Australia, where Aboriginal people are engaged in a range of activities and enterprises involving use of native plant produce for bush foods, medicines, and seeded jewellery." - Abstract

Abstract -- Introduction -- Research design and methodology -- Literature review of livelihoods approaches to development -- Literature review of the pros and cons of Indigenous involvement in bush produce industries -- Case studies -- Discussion of case studies -- Conclusion, implications and recommendations -- Bibliography: personal communications and references -- Appendices 1-5

Thesis (PhD)--University of South Australia, 2012.