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hi georg, 
shaman's apprentice is a great read, about ethnobotany in the amazon and the 
impact of "development" on tribal life there.  Plotkin's interest in and 
commitment to preserving native knowledge of plants and medicine led to a 
renewed appreciation for it among the people themselves.  Based on the 
compendia of info he put together with elderly shamans, none of whom had 
native apprentices coming to learn from them, they started teaching classes 
to younger native people who realized it has "inherent value."  and also it's 
just fun to read--enjoy!
Martha