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The Contested Commons: Conversations between Economists and Anthropologists Hardcover – 9 January 2008


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"I strongly agree with Gintis and do not hesitate to say that The Contested Commons is a welcome addition to the literature not only for the social sciences but also for the humanities and natural sciences. I recommend this book as a must read not only for all the social scientists, but also policy analysts and personnel involved in the planning process." (Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research, 1 October 2011)

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Interdisciplinary work in the social sciences is challenging. While sometimes similar in their research themes, the large variance in the histories and methods of different disciplines tends to hinder constructive communication. The Contested Commons explores the theme of common environmental resources from the perspective of two disciplines that are often considered to be far apart: economics and anthropology.

Written by senior scholars in economics, anthropology, sociology, and political science, this volume focuses on methodological and epistemological approaches to the analysis of local common-pool resources. This is a topic that touches upon economic security, ecological sustainability, identity formation, and participatory decision-making – particularly in the developing world. The essays in this volume illustrate the wide variation in approaches to research itself, both across and within economics and anthropology.

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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 140515716X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1405157162

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