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Informationen zum Autor David Gordon is assistant professor of history at Bowdoin College. Klappentext "Nachituti s Gift" challenges conventional theories of economic development with a compelling comparative case study of inland fisheries in Zambia and Congo from pre- to postcolonial times. Neoclassical development models conjure a simple, abstract progression from wealth held in people to money or commodities; instead, Gordon argues, primary social networks and oral charters like Nachituti s Gift remained decisive long after the rise of intensive trade and market activities. Interweaving oral traditions, songs, and interviews as well as extensive archival research, Gordon s lively tale is at once a subtle analysis of economic and social transformations, an insightful exercise in environmental history, and a revealing study of comparative politics. Honorable Mention, Melville J. Herskovits Award, African Studies Association A powerful portrayal of the complexity, fluidity, and subtlety of Lake Mweru fishers production strategies . . . . "Natchituti s Gift" adds nuance and evidence to some of the most important and sophisticated conversations going on in African studies today. Kirk Arden Hoppe, "International Journal of African Historical Studies" A lively and intelligent book, which offers a solid contribution to ongoing debates about the interplay of the politics of environment, history and economy. Joost Fontein, "Africa" Well researched and referenced . . . . ["Natchituti s Gift"] will be of interest to those in a wide variety of disciplines including anthropology, African Studies, history, geography, and environmental studies. Heidi G. Frontani, "H-SAfrica""
