The Contested Commons: Conversations between Economists and Anthropologists

by Pranab Bardhan

The theme of common environmental resources is explored from the dual perspectives of economics and anthropology, with a focus on developing countries. Contributed readings written by senior scholars in the fields of Economics, Anthropology, and Sociology Looks at the challenges of interdisciplinary work in the social sciences, illustrating the variation in approaches/methodology Focuses on economic security, ecological sustainability, identity formation, and participatory decision-making, particularly in the developing world

Genres: Economics, Anthropology

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Keerthi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A necessary read for students of both disciplines.