Publication

2008-04-15 - Zed Books

Language

English

Word Count

52,000 words, Guess

Page Count

208 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Goodreads4409942
  • LibraryThing5704932

Classifications

  • LCCHD1333
  • LCCHD1333.A35 L35 2008
  • LCCHD966 .L35 2008

Description

"Land and Sustainable Development in Africa links contemporary debates on land reform with wider discourses on sustainable development within Africa. Featuring in-depth studies of South Africa and Zimbabwe, Malawi, Kenya, Botswana and West Africa, it traces the development of ideas about sustainable development and addresses a new agenda based on social justice." "The authors critically examine contemporary neoliberal reforms and the legacy of colonialism on the land question. They argue that debates on sustainable development should be placed in the context of structural interests, access and equity, rather than technical management of land and resources. Additionally, they show that these structural factors cannot be transformed by institutional reform based on notions of elective democracy, community participation and market reform, but require a far more radical programme to redress the injustices of the colonial system that continue today. The book advocates a commitment to building sustainable livelihoods for farmers, calling for a redistribution of land and natural resources to challenge existing economic relations and frameworks for development."--Jacket.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Land and Sustainable Development in AfricaHardcoverZed Books2008-04-15

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