Dan Brockington challenges the broad vision of Africa's environment, history and society which drives conservation across the continent. He argues that this vision has been harmful, unjust and unnecessary in its effects on peopleat the Mkomazi Game Reserve in Tanzania
Do cattle destroy a wilderness?
Many ecologists question whether herds degrade the environment. They ask whether a wilderness has to be devoid of people. They voice the concern for the rights of people excluded from the Reserve by politicians and judges.
Do the Trusts provide valid rehabilitation projects?
The Hollywood film about the work at Mkomazi 'To Walk with Lions' is used for fund-raising. Hello! reports on London fund-raising parties. Books, films, television and magazines feed the search for a long-held dream of Africa. They gloss over what has happened to the people and their herds who have been moved out.
Published in association with the International African Institute
North America: Indiana U Press
- ISBN10 0852554184
- ISBN13 9780852554180
- Publish Date 16 May 2002
- Publish Status Inactive
- Out of Print 4 June 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint James Currey
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English