The nature and culture of rattan [electronic resource] : reflections on vanishing life in the forests of Southeast Asia / Stephen F. Siebert.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Rattan and a changing world -- The ecology, diversity, and climbing prowess of rattan -- Historical and current uses of rattan -- Forest communities and rattan management -- From forest to furniture boutique -- Rattan and household livelihood -- The history of a Sulawesi rattan village -- Cane gathering -- Sustainable harvesting -- Rattan cultivation -- Rattan, religion, and family planning.

Description based on print version record.