{"product_id":"nachitutis-gift-economy-society-and-environment-in-central-africa-paperback","title":"Nachituti's Gift: Economy, Society, and Environment in Central Africa - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid M. Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNachituti's Gift\u003c\/i\u003e challenges conventional theories of economic development with a compelling comparative case study of inland fisheries in Zambia and Congo from pre- to postcolonial times. Neoclassical development models conjure a simple, abstract progression from wealth held in people to money or commodities; instead, Gordon argues, primary social networks and oral charters like \"Nachituti's Gift\" remained decisive long after the rise of intensive trade and market activities. Interweaving oral traditions, songs, and interviews as well as extensive archival research, Gordon's lively tale is at once a subtle analysis of economic and social transformations, an insightful exercise in environmental history, and a revealing study of comparative politics. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e Honorable Mention, Melville J. Herskovits Award, African Studies Association \u003cbr\u003e \"A powerful portrayal of the complexity, fluidity, and subtlety of Lake Mweru fishers' production strategies . . . . \u003ci\u003eNatchituti's Gift\u003c\/i\u003e adds nuance and evidence to some of the most important and sophisticated conversations going on in African studies today.\"--Kirk Arden Hoppe, \u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of African Historical Studies\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A lively and intelligent book, which offers a solid contribution to ongoing debates about the interplay of the politics of environment, history and economy.\"--Joost Fontein, \u003ci\u003eAfrica\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Well researched and referenced . . . . [\u003ci\u003eNatchituti's Gift\u003c\/i\u003e] will be of interest to those in a wide variety of disciplines including anthropology, African Studies, history, geography, and environmental studies.\"--Heidi G. Frontani, \u003ci\u003eH-SAfrica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Gordon is assistant professor of history at Bowdoin College.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.94 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 10, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114709651536,"sku":"9780299213640","price":42.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/K3J4SlVlSGQxTEJtaWcvV3N3WXV4dz09.webp?v=1772732985","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/nachitutis-gift-economy-society-and-environment-in-central-africa-paperback","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}