Melanesian land tenure in a contemporary and philosophical context
Auteur :
Lea, David R.
Éditeur :
University Press of America
ISBN :
9780761804567
Date de publication :
30 déc. 1996
Dimensions :
22,7 x 14,8 x 0,8 cm
Poids :
354 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This book is a comparative philosophical analysis of Melanesian communal land tenure and the 'Western' paradigm of private ownership. Inherent ideological tensions between Western development and communal ownership are highlighted while also drawing attention to conflict between principles of private ownership and environmental ethics.