Handbook of Critical Agrarian Studies, Hardcover by Akram-lodhi, A. H. (EDT);...

Handbook of Critical Agrarian Studies, Hardcover by Akram-lodhi, A. H. (EDT); Dietz, Kristina (EDT); Engels, Bettina (EDT); Mckay, Ben (EDT), ISBN 1788972457, ISBN-13 9781788972451, Like New Used, Free shipping in the USExploring the emerging and vibrant field of critical agrarian studies, this comprehensive Handbook offers interdisciplinary insights from both leading scholars and activists to understand agrarian life, livelihoods, formations and processes of change. It highlights the development of the field, which is characterized by theoretical and methodological pluralism and innovation.<p><p><br> <br>The Handbook presents critical analyses of, and examines controversies about, historical and contemporary social structures and processes in agrarian and rural settings from a wide range of perspectives. Chapters explore the origins of critical agrarian studies, the concepts underpinning the diverse theoretical approaches to the field, and the strengths and weaknesses of different methodologies used within the field. Finally, it illuminates debates around the topic and trajectories for future research and development.<p><br> <br>This will be a vital resource for graduate students, scholars and activists interested in critical agrarian studies. The analytical and empirical insights will also be helpful to students of environmental and development studies as well as agricultural and development economics, human geography and socio-cultural anthropology.<p></p></p></p></p>