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Determinants of Sustainable Utilization of Plant Resources in the Former Kakamega District, Kenya

By: Chris A. Shisanya

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Determinants of Sustainable Utilization of Plant Resources in the Former Kakamega District, Kenya

By: Chris A. Shisanya

Ethnobotanical knowledge is a major component of indigenous knowledge systems which refers to a cumulative body of traditional knowledge about the interaction between human societies and the plant kingdom, and more specifically, how local people perceive, manage, and utilize the plant resources around them. This study examines the utilization of indigenous botanical plant resources in the former Kakamega District, Kenya. The study focuses on creating an inventory of indigenous botanical plant resources, their use, gender dynamics, impact of new technology, conservation measures and the quest for sustainable development.

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African Books Collective

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9994455575

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9789994455577

Agricultural Reform in Rwanda

Authoritarianism, Markets and Zones of Governance

By: Chris Huggins

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Agricultural Reform in Rwanda

Authoritarianism, Markets and Zones of Governance

By: Chris Huggins

International observers have lauded Rwanda as an example of an African country taking control of its own development trajectory, and as a market-friendly destination for investment. A key component of this narrative has been an ambitious programme of agricultural reform, involving private firms, NGOs, and international charities. The Rwandan government claims these reforms have been a resounding success, tripling crop yields and helping to combat hunger. Chris Huggins argues, however, that Rwanda’s liberal, modernising image sits poorly with the regime’s continuing authoritarian tendencies. Featuring in-depth case studies of the effects of agricultural reform in three different regions, and drawing on hundreds of interviews, Huggins shows that the much-vaunted ‘liberalization’ of agriculture has in fact depended on the coercion of Rwandan farmers, and in many cases has had a detrimental impact on their livelihoods. With the Kagame regime now coming under increasing international scrutiny, this work provides a timely look at the impact of ‘market friendly authoritarianism’ in contemporary Africa, making essential reading for students and scholars of development in the fields of sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics.

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Zed Books Ltd.

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1786991233

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War on Christmas

By: Cat Rambo,Dana Cameron,Paul Michael Anderson,Chris Hayes,David Demchuk,Bracken MacLeod,Kari Maaren,Helen Marshall

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War on Christmas

By: Cat Rambo,Dana Cameron,Paul Michael Anderson,Chris Hayes,David Demchuk,Bracken MacLeod,Kari Maaren,Helen Marshall

Ho ho oh hell, is it that time of year again? Already? When the muzak starts cranking out lousy Casio versions of "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" non-stop? When the flavor du jour switches from pumpkin spice to eggnog every damned thing? When the world gets all twinkley and glittery and your eyes just want to roll out of your skull from the sparkle overload? When the clatter and jangle of the Salvation Army bell-swingers standing outside every shop entry and exit makes you want to put your ears out with an icepick? Worse: how about when every other person you come across wants to infect you with the holiday cheer, whether you want it or not? When the constant refrain is: "Remember the Reason for the Season" as if the reason isn't the cash register? When we have to hear the never-ending idiot bleating from certain quarters about the war on Christmas? Seriously, is it that time of year again already? Well, if that's got you feeling like Krampus, you've come to the right place. We don't give a tinseled crap about the reason for the season. Deck the halls with this. They want a war on Christmas? Fine. Here it is. And we don't take prisoners.

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1771484748

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Determinants of Sustainable Utilization of Plant Resources in the Former Kakamega District, Kenya

Determinants of Sustainable Utilization of Plant Resources in the Former Kakamega District, Kenya

Agricultural Reform in Rwanda

Agricultural Reform in Rwanda

War on Christmas

War on Christmas

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