Routledge Environment, Knowledge and Gender: Jharkhand India

Explore the complex relationship between development policy and local reality in India with this Routledge Revival title. Sarah Jewitt provides a deep look at how global shifts in development thinking impact national policy and local communities in Jharkhand. By focusing on two adivasi (tribal) villages, the text examines the real-world application of radical populist and eco-feminist alternatives to mainstream development models. This work uses a micro-political ecology approach to study environmental knowledge and resource management. It looks closely at how these factors change based on community and gender variations. Readers will find detailed empirical data regarding forests and agriculture, making it a valuable resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, and the social sciences. This book offers a unique perspective on how local-scale implications shape the broader landscape of development in India.