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Conservation Refugees: The Hundredyear Conflict Between Global Conservation And Native Peoples,New
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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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- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book has three hundred seventy-two pages. This length allows for an in-depth exploration of the conflict between global conservation efforts and indigenous peoples.
- Q: What binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding. Paperback is a flexible option, making it easy to carry and read.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions are six inches in length, zero point ninety-four inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height. These measurements make it a compact and portable read.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Mark Dowie. He provides a comprehensive narrative on the intersection of conservation and indigenous rights.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Ecology. It addresses themes related to environmental conservation and the rights of native peoples.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: The book is intended for adult readers. Its complex themes around conservation and displacement may not be suitable for younger audiences.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book like any paperback. Simply open it and start reading; it explores the historical context of conservation efforts.
- Q: Is there a recommended age for readers? A: This book is recommended for adults and mature readers. It discusses sensitive topics that may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
- Q: Can I use this book for academic purposes? A: Yes, this book can be used for academic purposes. It provides insights into conservation policies and indigenous rights.
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