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Conservation Refugees: The Hundredyear Conflict Between Global Conservation And Native Peoples
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How Native Peoplefrom The Miwoks Of Yosemite To The Maasai Of Eastern Africahave Been Displaced From Their Lands In The Name Of Conservation.Since 1900, More Than 108,000 Officially Protected Conservation Areas Have Been Established Worldwide, Largely At The Urging Of Five International Conservation Organizations. About Half Of These Areas Were Occupied Or Regularly Used By Indigenous Peoples. Millions Who Had Been Living Sustainably On Their Land For Generations Were Displaced In The Interests Of Conservation. In Conservation Refugees, Mark Dowie Tells This Story. This Is A Good Guy Vs. Good Guy Story, Dowie Writes; The Indigenous Peoples' Movement And Conservation Organizations Have A Vital Common Goalto Protect Biological Diversityand Could Work Effectively And Powerfully Together To Protect The Planet And Preserve Biological Diversity. Yet For More Than A Hundred Years, These Two Forces Have Been At Odds. The Result: Thousands Of Unmanageable Protected Areas And Native Peoples Reduced To Poaching And Trespassing On Their Ancestral Lands Or Assimilated But Permanently Indentured On The Lowest Rungs Of The Money Economy. Dowie Begins With The Story Of Yosemite National Park, Which By The Turn Of The Twentieth Century Established A Template For Bitter Encounters Between Native Peoples And Conservation. He Then Describes The Experiences Of Other Groups, Ranging From The Ogiek And Maasai Of Eastern Africa And The Pygmies Of Central Africa To The Karen Of Thailand And The Adevasis Of India. He Also Discusses Such Issues As Differing Definitions Of Nature And Wilderness, The Influence Of The Bingos (Big International Ngos, Including The Worldwide Fund For Nature, Conservation International, And The Nature Conservancy), The Need For Western Scientists To Respect And Honor Traditional Lifeways, And The Need For Native Peoples To Blend Their Traditional Knowledge With The Knowledge Of Modern Ecology. When Conservationists And Native Peoples Acknowledge The Interdependence Of Biodiversity Conservation And Cultural Survival, Dowie Writes, They Can Together Create A New And Much More Effective Paradigm For Conservation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Conservation Refugees'? A: The main theme of 'Conservation Refugees' is the conflict between global conservation efforts and the rights of indigenous peoples who have been displaced from their lands in the name of conservation.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Conservation Refugees' is Mark Dowie.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers over a hundred years of history, detailing how indigenous peoples, from places like Yosemite to Africa, have been displaced due to the establishment of conservation areas.
- Q: How does the author address the relationship between conservation and indigenous rights? A: Mark Dowie discusses the potential for collaboration between indigenous peoples and conservation organizations, emphasizing their shared goal of protecting biological diversity.
- Q: What types of indigenous groups are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various indigenous groups, including the Miwoks of Yosemite, Maasai of eastern Africa, Pygmies of Central Africa, and the Karen of Thailand.
- Q: What issues does 'Conservation Refugees' highlight regarding conservation practices? A: The book highlights the issues of differing definitions of 'nature' and 'wilderness', the influence of large international NGOs, and the need for respect for traditional lifeways.
- Q: Is there a specific case study mentioned in the book? A: Yes, Dowie begins with the case study of Yosemite National Park, illustrating the historical conflicts between conservation efforts and native peoples.
- Q: What is the book's view on the integration of traditional knowledge and modern ecology? A: The book advocates for the blending of traditional knowledge with modern ecological practices to create a more effective approach to conservation.
- Q: When was 'Conservation Refugees' published? A: The book was published on February 25, 2011.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains 372 pages.