Resource Management and Contours of Development

This stimulating volume is a modest attempt in understanding the interface between CPRs and ground realities. Rich in both empirical data and theoretical analysis, the book projects a comprehensive view on the sociology of CPRs and their management. In a nutshell, the central purpose of the work is to present a holistic picture of (a) what has happened to CPRs over the period of time in rural India (b) to what extent these resources have been utilised for the best interest of the local marginalised people; and (c) what provisions the state has made for their sustainable use. Thus, the book has lot to offer to those who are really interested in the conservation of CPRs. It is also hoped that this discourse would provoke and activate social scientists working in this vital area of social concern.