Social Sciences in Asian Forestry Curricula: Readings from the Literature of Social Sciences in Forestry

摘要

The past accomplishments and future potential of the social sciences in Asian forestry are illustrated. Included are readings in anthropology (15), economics (12), political science (16), and sociology (19). In addition to research with general applicability, the collection includes information on specific activities in China, Indonesia, Nepal, the Pacific Islands, the Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. In selecting the excerpts, special attention was given to in-house reports and studies not found in other compilations. Each excerpt is categorized by its chief application; i.e., whether it illustrates theory and concepts, methods and measures, or technology transfer. The volume is arranged by discipline, and by country within each discipline. The excerpts demonstrate the existence of sound, usable studies which can provide valuable information to farm and community forestry planners, practitioners, and evaluators, as well as other social and natural scientists.