Communities and Conservation: Natural Resource Management in South and Central Asia

by Ashish Kothari (Editor)

Throughout the world, community involvement in conserving the environment is becoming the preferred method, marking a shift away from the top-down approach that has characterized such efforts in the past. This book explores diverse experiences with participatory conservation and constitutes the first comprehensive treatment of community-based conservation efforts in South and Central Asia.

505 pages, Paperback

First published November 24, 1998