Balancing the commons in Switzerland institutional transformations and sustainable innovations

"Balancing the Commons in Switzerland outlines continuity and change in the management of common-pool resources such as pastures and forests in Switzerland. The book focusses on the differences and similarities between local institutions (rules and regulations) and forms of commoners' orga...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Haller, Tobias, editor (editor)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Routledge [2021]
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Earthscan studies in natural resource management.
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009510188606719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Ostrom's legacy of robustness and the 'Swiss commons lab': Introductory reflections on change and power in commons studies PART I Disciplinary approaches and theoretical reflections 2. Transformations of common pastures and woodlands in Switzerland: A historical perspective 3. How do the commons meet the state? A political science perspective 4. Commons and peasant studies: Insights from social anthropology, human geography and agrarian economics PART II Case studies 5. Scopes and challenges of a huge corporation over time: The case of the Korporation Uri (Canton Uri) 6. Urban commons in Alpine areas: The case of the Burgergemeinde Chur (Canton Grisons) 7. Transformation, diversification, partnerships: The case of the Sarnen commoners' organisations (Canton Obwalden) 8. Weak commons management, strong identity: The case of Val d'Anniviers (Canton Valais) 9. A fragile balance? The case of pasture and forest management in Olivone (Canton Ticino) PART III Synthesis 10. Transformation and diversity: Synthesis of the case studies