Halting Degradation of Natural Resources: Is There a Role for Rural Communities?

by Jean-Phillipe Platteau and Jean-Marie Baland

Book Overview

This wide-ranging book, which synthesises current theoretical and empirical research, and challenges traditional assumptions, examines the Tragedy of the Commons, the mismanagement of natural resources. Focusing on local ecosystems, it asks how they can be most efficiently and equitably protected-by private, public or community management.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198290616
• ISBN13: 9780198290612
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"