This study represents a first systematic effort to document Zimbabwe 's new land uses during the years of economic crisis, the role of the state in promoting them, the differentiation associated with them, not only between black and white farmers, but also among them, and the implications of all these for the political economy of the Zimbabwean land question. The fact that some of the new land uses avoid redistribution of clearly under-utilised large scale commercial farms suggests that the Zimbabwean land question will remain a live political issue for a long time.

This volume contains detailed environmental profiles of the 10 countries of Southern Africa. It discusses their history and current political situation, geography and terrain, natural resources, land use, wildlife, population, economy, industry, urban development, water resources, pests and diseases, fuel and energy, principal environmental problems, existing development schemes and strategies for environmental sustainability.

This book presents the findings of research conducted by scholars and activists associated with the Agrarian South Network, based mainly in Africa, Asia and Latina America.