Conservation and Community in Kenya - Milking the Elephant

In this book, Carolyn K. Lesorogol examines community-based wildlife conservation in Kenya and its complex effects on local communities. Lesorogol argues that this approach to conservation creates new land use institutions, brings both benefits and costs to conservancy members, and at times heightens social conflict.

About the author

Carolyn K. Lesorogol is professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

Summary

In this book, Carolyn K. Lesorogol examines community-based wildlife conservation in Kenya and its complex effects on local communities. Lesorogol argues that this approach to conservation creates new land use institutions, brings both benefits and costs to conservancy members, and at times heightens social conflict.

Product details

• Authors: Carolyn K. Lesorogol
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.02.2024
• EAN: 9781793650313
• ISBN: 978-1-79365-031-3
• No. of pages: 262
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Ethnic Studies, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, Africa, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Conservation of the environment, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Black & Asian Studies, Relating to African American / Black American people, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies