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The global agenda of Nature conservation has led to the creation of the Masoala National Park in Madagascar and to an exhibit in its support at a Swiss zoo, the centerpiece of which is a mini-rainforest replica. Nigel Rothfels, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Description.“Keller looks beyond glossy promotions… analysis is never dry or overly academic, and will be a rewarding read for experts in the field along with those new to the issues.” Andrew Walsh, University of Western Ontario.Rather than include discussion of the zoo exhibit in a provocative preamble or epilogue, the author considers it with well-deserved seriousness and care, connecting her extensive study of it to that of the Malagasy communities in which she worked.” “What sets apart…is the study’s greatest hook: its approach to the obvious connection between ‘little Masoala’ in Zurich and the real Masoala in Madagascar. Scholars and general readers alike should find the book accessible and thought-altering.” “Beyond the Lens of Conservation is an original and important contribution not only to the literature on parks and development generally but on the frictions and contact zones of the modern world, where people, despite good intentions, seem to continue to engage with their imaginaries and schemas rather than the realities of other people whose lives are affected by those well-intentioned policies. By bringing together Swiss and Malagasy voices, the book also provides students with an entry point into considering their own potential roles in producing and circulating global environmental imaginations.” “ ability to keep her discussions grounded in tangible examples makes the monograph ideal for undergraduate and graduate readers interested in conservation, environmental anthropology, and political ecology. In the end, the book touches on topics that are definitely interesting for an audience wider than just anthropologists… Anyone interested in processes of environmental conservation and topics concerning Madagascar should explore Keller’s ethnography describing one world where people successfully pass each other by.” “The book’s strongest part is indeed the fine, solid and thick ethnography of both groups of people. “…the book very engaging and enlightening… It is a worthwhile addition to the literature on inequality and conservation, and provides many interesting and engaging ideas that can be built upon in further research.” “…a must-read for any conservationist concerned by human rights, in addition to social scientists interested in conservation issues.” It is a thought-provoking reflection of how ordinary people at two ends of a conservation partnership see – or more often, see past – each other… Keller’s ethnography is captivating and original, and her arguments well supported and vividly illustrated by poignant examples.” “In the ongoing scholarly conversation about people and the protection of nature, Eva Keller’s ethnography… provides a fresh and unique voice. Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute.It could even become an important resource for those conservation experts who are trying – and (as the study shows) failing – to establish connections between distant places and people.”

Keller’s highly readable style, in turn, will satisfy both those new to the subject and scholars already familiar with the topics of conservation practice in Madagascar. “This book will make a great addition to undergraduate courses on Anthropology of the Environment and/or Development or Political Ecology. Recommend to your Library Available in GOBI® Reviews If you are a professor requesting an examination copy.If you are a periodical or other publication reviewing our content.View Cart Your country: - edit Buy the eBook from these vendors Request a Review or Examination Copy (in Digital Format) Sign up for our email newsletters to get customized updates on new Berghahn publications.Ĭlick here to select your preferences Beyond the Lens of Conservation Malagasy and Swiss Imaginations of One Another Eva Keller See Related Anthropology Journals Email Newsletters

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Series Volume 20 Environmental Anthropology and Ethnobiology

Beyond the lens