{"product_id":"the-worlds-scavengers-9780759109407","title":"The Worlds Scavengers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fascinating analysis of the world's scavengers as performing an important economic role in the production and consumption of food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique book offers a common ground for dialogue but also a basis for serious research, campaigning, and advocacy. * Development in Practice, November 2008 *\u003cbr\u003eThe author provides a convincing set of motivations for writing a book about scavenging…. Medina's book succeeds in many of its stated objectives and makes a number of important points about scavenging activities….An impressive compendium of scavenging research to data and would be useful for any students or layperson interested in the subject. * Journal Of Industrial Ecology, August 2008 *\u003cbr\u003eThere are two reasons to be interested in scavenging as a phenomenon. First, it is of significance in and of itself as a source of income for the urban poor. Second, it is an example of the operation of what is sometimes termed the \"informal\" economy. This book makes a significant contribution in both these senses. Policy makers interested in improving the wellbeing of scavengers, and analysts interested in the nature of the informal economy, will learn a lot from this well researched volume. -- Ravi Kanbur, T.H. Lee Professor of World Affairs, Cornell University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Theoretical Perspectives on Scavenging 2 Scavenging in Historical Perspective 3 Globalization, Solid Waste Management and Scavenging in the Third World 4 Scavenging and Sustainable Consumption and Production 5 Methodological Issues: How to Study Scavenging 6 Mexico 7 Colombia 8 Argentina 9 The Phillippines 10 Egypt 11 Globalization and Scavenging 12 Conclusions","brand":"Rlpg\/Galleys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037736894807,"sku":"9780759109407","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780759109407.jpg?v=1750937058","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-worlds-scavengers-9780759109407","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}