Natural resources and technology
By: editor, Darlina Md. Naim, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad
Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Pulau Pinang
Language: eng
Number of pages: 66
ISBN-13: 9789838619172
Subjects: Natural resources; Technology; Environmental management; Traditional ecological knowledge
Description: "The book is organized in seven chapters, covering subject areas of natural resources and technology. It presents the developments, new application, science and technology that are related to local knowledge of local societies, especially in Malaysia. This book mainly discusses the use of natural resources as a source of food and economy, and how the local communities use the resources to their survival. Another aspect presented in this book is the integration of technology and natural resources as well as its usefulness in facilitating human's life. This book also highlights the implementation of an appropriate technology in providing a house that meets the socieconomic, cultural, environmental needs as well as climatic conditions of Malaysia"--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

In English.
Table of contents: title: 'Rimbo Larangan': a natural conservation and sustainable forest management practices of Minangkabau / Onrizal, Mashhor Manso; title: Preparation of local bamboo charcoal via traditional method and its potential as primary humidity absorber / Ezzah Azimah Alias, Norzaini Zainal, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad; title: Rice cultivation system in Malaysia : from traditional to contemporary and its weed problems in paddy field / Siti Norasikin Ismail, Mashhor Mansor; title: Kelantanese dishes : authenticity versus taditional healthy food / Mohd Yusof Zulkefli, Nor Hazlina Hashim; title: Plants as bio-indicators based on air pollution tolerance index (APTI) approach / Siti Noor Aisya Mohd Sabri, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Darlina Md. Naim; title: Malay house ventilation : past and present / Fatin Zafirah Mansur, Siti Masitah Abul Rahman, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad; title: Turbine frame and float design for micro hydro turbine at Lepung Gaat, Kapit, Sarawak / Saiful Bahari Mohd Yusoff.