Risk and Social Change in an African Rural Economy: Livelihoods in Pastoralist Communities - Couverture rigide

McPeak, John G.; Little, Peter D.; Doss, Cheryl R.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0415615984 ISBN 13 : 9780415615983

Editeur : Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

Policy in pastoral areas is often formulated on the basis of assumptions and stereotypes, without adequate empirical foundations. This book provides evidence on livelihood strategies being followed in pastoral areas, and investigates patterns in decision making and well being. It indicates the importance of livestock to the livelihoods of people in these areas, and identifies the critical and widespread importance of access to the cash economy, concluding that future development activities need to be built on the foundation of the livestock economy, instead of seeking to replace it.

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À propos de l?auteur

John McPeak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration in the Maxwell School of Syracuse University, USA.

Peter D. Little is Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Program in Development Studies at Emory University, USA.

Cheryl R. Doss is Senior Lecturer in Global Affairs and Economics and the Director of Graduate Studies for the MA program in International Relations at Yale University, USA.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0415615984
• ISBN 13: 9780415615983
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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