Who Will Care for the Care Worker? The COVID-19 Diaries of a Sherpa Nurse in New York City

Perlin, Ross; Alliance, Endangered Language; Gurung, Nawang Tsering; Craig, Sienna R.; Daurio, Maya; Kaufman, Daniel; Turin, Mark

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“…Moreover, the New York Metropolitan Area is recognized as the most linguistically diverse urban center in the world according to the Endangered Language Alliance (ELA). As of mid-2021, ELA has mapped just over 700 languages in New York City, and some of these are endangered heritage languages spoken only by individuals or small groups, which in some cases are the sole survivors of these languages in the world (Perlin et al 2021). This makes cities an ideal place for ethnobiology research.…”

Section: Why We Need More Urban Ethnobiology Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring biocultural diversity in urban ecosystems: an ethnobiological perspective

Albuquerque¹,

Ladio²,

Almada³

et al. 2023

Ethnobio Conserv

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Urban ecosystems differ from non-urban ones in the strong and rapid biocultural dynamics generated by the interactions between people from different cultures, at large spatial and temporal scales, and very fast rates. This opinion piece explores the concept of urban ethnobiology as a critical field of research that investigates the complex and dynamic biocultural systems that exist in urban environments. We argue that interactions between humans and other life forms in urban ecosystems are influenced by a characteristic set of social, cultural, and political factors that are linked to urban environments, such as infrastructure development, population density, and governance structures. We emphasize the need for an interdisciplinary approach that brings together experts from different fields to study the inherent complexity of these systems. By examining the sociocultural dynamics that shape the way urban biodiversity is perceived, used, and managed, we can gain deeper insights into the different dimensions of socio-cultural biodiversity in urban areas.

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Section: Why We Need More Urban Ethnobiology Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%