Behind the Lines of Stone: The Social Impact of a Soil and Water Conservation Project in the Sahel [Hardcover]

Nicholas Atampurge (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0855982578 | ISBN-13: 978-0855982577

Between 1979 and 1992 Oxfam funded an experiment in soil and water conservation in Burkina Faso. The innovative technique won international acclaim and many imitators, but the social impact of the project was less easy to assess. Oxfam commissioned a team of researchers to survey more than 1000 households. Their findings form the basis of this book, which should be of interest to agriculture and environment workers, community development workers, and academics concerned with agriculture and social development in arid climates.

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"It is an essential read for project staff facing similar challenges and will appeal to students and researchers as a good introductory text and case study." ---African Affairs

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Oxfam Professional (December 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0855982578
• ISBN-13: 978-0855982577
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,406,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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