Sustainability Case Studies - Dennis, Megan
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Integrating Indigenous Knowledge: A Pathway to Sustainable Practices explores the historical marginalization of indigenous knowledge and its impact on sustainability efforts. Through case studies and analysis, this textbook offers insights and recommendations for incorporating indigenous knowledge into practices, addressing challenges, and promoting the revival and integration of this valuable knowledge. Delve into the rich origins, diverse perspectives, and contributions of indigenous knowledge to sustainability, and learn about the struggles faced by indigenous communities in the context of…mehr

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Integrating Indigenous Knowledge: A Pathway to Sustainable Practices explores the historical marginalization of indigenous knowledge and its impact on sustainability efforts. Through case studies and analysis, this textbook offers insights and recommendations for incorporating indigenous knowledge into practices, addressing challenges, and promoting the revival and integration of this valuable knowledge. Delve into the rich origins, diverse perspectives, and contributions of indigenous knowledge to sustainability, and learn about the struggles faced by indigenous communities in the context of resource extraction and climate change. Discover models for integrating this knowledge through participatory approaches, collaborative research, and policy change.
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Megan Dennis is an American author and scholar, known for her books and research on LGBTQ+ issues, health, and social justice. She was born on April 9, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, where she grew up. She has a Ph.D. in human genetics from the University of Oxford, where she was part of the NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program. She is currently an associate professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine at UC Davis, where she studies the function of human genes and complex genomic variation.Dennis has published several books on topics related to LGBTQ+ identity, culture, and rights, such as Transformed: A Comprehensive Guide To Modern Gender-Affirming Surgeries, Intersex Diversity, Lavender Linguistics: A Lexicon of Queer Terminology, and Do Me At The Prompt: A Teen's Guide to Healthy and Age-Appropriate Sexual ChatGPT Prompts. She has also written books on queer perspectives in various disciplines, such as criminology, migration studies, anthropology, and transgender studies, some of which are not yet released. Her latest book, Colonial Legacies in Public Health: Addressing Health Disparities and Inequities, explores the impact of colonialism on the health outcomes and access of marginalized communities.Dennis is widely recognized as a leading expert and advocate for LGBTQ+ issues, especially in the fields of genetics and medicine. She has received numerous awards and honors, such as the NIH Director's Innovator Award, the Sloan Research Fellowship in Neuroscience, and the Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Nonfiction. She is also dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education and science, and mentors students from underrepresented backgrounds. She is active on social media, where she shares her insights and opinions on various topics, as well as her personal experiences as a transgender woman. Dennis is currently working on her next book, which she says will be a memoir of her life and career.She lives in San Francisco, California, with her dogs Wendy and Carlos.