The Lie of the Land: Challenging Received Wisdom on the African Environment

by Melissa Leach (Editor)

This work questions the reasoning behind Western images of the environmental destruction taking place in Africa. It asks how environmental orthodoxies become established, and what the alternative and appropriate approaches for policy-making are, drawing together and exploring 12 key cases.

Genres: Anthropology

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Eva Sevrin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though many of the 'case studies' might seem dated, the message remains hauntingly relevant. A great book to challenge the way science can be influenced by certain narratives and construct them as well.