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The unquiet woods
Ecological Change and Peasant Resistance in the Himalaya
Book • 1990
This book by Ramachandra Guha explores the history of peasant resistance in the Himalayas, particularly the Chipko movement, which is a significant example of grassroots activism against commercial forestry.
The study combines the sociology of peasant protest with ecologically oriented historical research.
The expanded edition includes a new epilogue that updates the story of Himalayan social protest and reflects the continuing influence of the Chipko movement.
It also features a new appendix charting the progress of environmental history in India, along with revised and updated bibliography and index.
The study combines the sociology of peasant protest with ecologically oriented historical research.
The expanded edition includes a new epilogue that updates the story of Himalayan social protest and reflects the continuing influence of the Chipko movement.
It also features a new appendix charting the progress of environmental history in India, along with revised and updated bibliography and index.
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Shruti Rajagopalan as Ramachandra Guha 's book from the late 80s about the Chipko movement.
Shruti Rajagopalan as Ramachandra Guha 's book from the late 80s about the Chipko movement.
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Ramachandra Guha on the Origins of Indian Environmentalism
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Rana Mitter as a classic work of environmental history, highlighting the relationship between humans and forests.
Rana Mitter as a classic work of environmental history, highlighting the relationship between humans and forests.
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Greenland, forest fires and presidential power: history behind the headlines
