In the era of globalization many minority populations are subject to marginalization and expulsion from their traditional habitats due to rapid economic restructuring and changing politico-spatial relations. This book presents an analytical framework for understanding how mobility is an inherent part of such changes. The book demonstrates how current neoliberal policies are making people increasingly on the move whether voluntarily or forced, and whether individually, as family, or as whole communities and how such mobility is changing the livelihoods of indigenous people, with...
In the era of globalization many minority populations are subject to marginalization and expulsion from their traditional habitats due to rapid eco...
This book explores an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of gender and development studies, disaster and land tenure policy. It is well known that women generally have weaker claims to land. But how does that translate to increased vulnerability during disaster? Using case studies from Asia, this book argues that land tenure is a key factor in mitigating the impact of disasters on women. The scale and frequency of disasters have been increasing in recent decades due to human impact on the landscape and climate. Unsustainable farming and land management systems have increased...
This book explores an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of gender and development studies, disaster and land tenure policy. It is well known...
