Ethnobiological Information In Kautiliya Arthasastra

The Kautiliya Arthasastra a Sanskrit work of the c. 4th century B.C. is more known for its contents on politics and statecraft. But the book contains information and instructions about various other aspects of social life including mans relationship with animals and plants. The present monograph of Prof. P. Sensarma is an excellent treatise in Lucid English on the Ethnobiological Information contained in the Arthasastra. It deals with forests plants animals animal husbandry including veterinary suggestions agriculture medicinal industrial commercial importance and application of flora and fauna and the uses of plants and animals in biological and chemical warfare besides weapon making and other military uses.