Population, tradition, and environmental control in colonial Kenya
Drawing from accounts of colonial experience in western Kenya, <I>Population, Tradition, and Environmental Control in Colonial Kenya</I> examines the government's efforts to enforce certain land management programs in relation to its initiatives to revive and co-opt African "tr...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Rochester, NY :
University of Rochester Press
2015.
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| Colección: | CUP ebooks.
Rochester studies in African history and the diaspora ; v. 68. |
| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b45102508*spi |
| Sumario: | Drawing from accounts of colonial experience in western Kenya, <I>Population, Tradition, and Environmental Control in Colonial Kenya</I> examines the government's efforts to enforce certain land management programs in relation to its initiatives to revive and co-opt African "traditions" in soil conservation and land consolidation programs. Martin Shanguhyia analyzes how these programs were negotiated or contested by the local community; further, he argues that their legacy continues to define the everyday experiences of the rural population in Vihiga County, Western Province, notably in termsof high population densities and diminishing returns from the land. Relying on a rich collection of archival sources as well as oral interviews, the book explores the intersection between government policies, demography, and community traditions within a rapidly declining natural environment and adds significantly to our understanding of Africa's environmental history.<BR><BR> Martin Shanguhyiais assistant professor of history at Syracuse University. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 recurso electrónico (xiv, 323 páginas) |
| Formato: | Forma de acceso: World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 9781782046844 |
