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Communities and the Environment: Ethnicity, Gender, and the State in Community-Based Conservation: Etunicity, Gender and the State in Community-based Conservation
0Explore the vital role of community-based conservation in environmental management. This insightful work by Arun Agrawal critically examines how ethnicity, gender, and the state shape local natural resource conservation efforts. Essential for conservationists, policymakers, and students in India, it offers a balanced perspective on community action, detailing both its promise and potential dangers. Understand the nuanced political contexts crucial for effective environmental stewardship and community development.
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Greener Pastures: Politics, Markets and Community Among: A Migrant Pastoral People
0Uncover the resilient world of migrant pastoral people in western India, focusing on the unique Raika community. This compelling book re-examines political economy scholarship, revealing how these shepherds navigate complex politics, markets, and community life despite societal invisibility. Explore their strategies for survival, their crucial interactions with landholders and state officials, and their vital dependence on market exchanges for livelihood. Essential for scholars of Indian studies, anthropology, rural sociology, and anyone interested in migration and resource allocation in India.