Conflicting government promises for land and water unfairly pit Americans, tribal and non-tribal, against each other. Astonishingly, environmentalists exploit the conflict using their 'Nature First' agenda even against the rights of the first protectors of the earth. This book offers a social examination of what is taking place in rural America.
Investigates how struggles over access to resources and political power constitute property and authority recursively. This book explores how access to resources is often contested and rife with conflict, particularly in post-colonial and post-socialist countries.
Intends to pursue an examination of the various ways in which the protection of housing and property rights can contribute to durable solutions to displacement. This book chronicles the failure of the international community's attempts to promote widespread return through establishing housing and property restitution mechanisms.
Examines the context of the reemergence of land reform and resource conflicts in Africa. This book emphasizes the need for an understanding of local histories, cultures and motivations if efforts to attain a just distribution of resources are to succeed. The case studies examine the links between state intervention and forms and modes of conflict.
A collection of eleven revised papers that covers topics such as aboriginal rights in Temagami, the development of a wilderness park system in Ontario, the management of multiple resources, the importance of tourism in Temagami and an environmentalist's perspective.
Land is a burning issue in South Africa, as in Africa more widely. This book deals with tenure reform in the former homelands, and the implications for power and gender relations. It aims to contribute to public debate about land reform and controversial new legislation. It is suitable for those concerned with customary law and human rights.
Consolidates 16 papers presented to the national Native Title Conference since the historic Mabo judgement. With contributions about New Zealand, the USA and development in the UN, this title also provides a comparative understanding of international Indigenous land rights and interests.
What is land reform? Will the Scottish parliament make a difference? This work argues that nothing less than a radical programme of land reform can make the difference that is needed. It clarifies the complexities of land ownership, and questions mainstream political commitment to land reform.