Media Database Search
advanced search | only AEMS collection >


AEMS does not own this item

Irulas: Hunters/Gatherers in the Space Age
Content:Documentary Film
Available From:DSR, Inc. / Media for Development International
Media Type:Videocassette
Release Date:1985
Audience:Higher Education
Running Time:17 min.
Author:Romulus Earl Whitaker
Subject:Science, Technology, & the Environment
Subheading:Medicine
Nature
Wildlife
Region:South Asia
Country:India



Abstract:

"A documentary about the Irula Snake Catchers Cooperative of Madras, India. The members are tribals who used to catch snakes for their skins. Now they catch snakes to milk for venom to make anti-venom serum and set them free again, using them as a renewable natural resource."




Search Our SiteSite MapEmail Us

footer_logo.gif



[ Overview | Events | AEMS Database | Publications | Local Media Library | MPG | Other Resources ]