Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Traditional Knowledge: Understanding Intellectual Property RightsHardcover, 30 January 2010

Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Traditional Knowledge contains well- researched and wide- ranging articles on medicinal plants and their therapeutic use in health care and healing, and the role of IPRs in the protection of Intellectual Capital. In addition to augmenting understanding of Intellectual Property Rights in reference to Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Traditional Knowledge, the book also generates awareness against the unethical practices like bio-piracy and bio-prospecting in medicinal wealth. Kumar's intensive coverage of the rich floral diversity of the North-East Region of India will make an exciting and interesting read for botanists.