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Wie interagieren Menschen mit ihren Umwelten? Wie beeinflussen sie den Verlust und Erhalt der biologischen Vielfalt, den Klimawandel, die Umweltverschmutzung und den Umweltschutz? Das Buch führt Studierende in die Forschung und Praxis der Umweltanthropologie ein, stellt aktuelle Schlüsselkonzepte, Anwendungsbereiche und Debatten vor und beleuchtet zentrale sozial-ökologische Themen.

A history of 150 years of social-ecological transformations in one of southern Africa's most sought after exotic tourism destinations, often dubbed as 'Arid Eden'. It demonstrates the impacts of colonialism, capitalism and creative local adaptations of environmental infrastructures in the region.

Focusing on the interplay between risk perception and social dynamics, this volume explores how risk minimization shapes individual behaviors and social institutions in East African societies. It challenges traditional views of equilibrium in social systems, emphasizing the importance of risk in predictive modeling. By analyzing pastoral and farming communities with rich histories, the author employs controlled comparisons to highlight varying responses to risks and hazards, shedding light on the significant role of risk management in cultural practices and societal structures.

I. People, Cattle and Land - An Introduction explores transformations in pastoral societies. II. The Emergence of Pastoral Strategies and Social Developments in Southwestern Africa examines the origins of pastoralism in Namibia, archaeological evidence from early pastoral periods, ecological perspectives through animal metaphorism, and the language history of Herero for ethnohistorical insights. III. Formations and Transformations of Pastoral Societies discusses the process of (re-)pastoralization among Herero in pre-colonial 19th-century Central Namibia, the impact of colonization and genocide on the Herero from 1890–1933, the significance of Samuel Maharero’s body in legitimizing Herero leadership, and the shift from communal pastures to land tenure enclosures in Herero reserves. IV. The Economic Organization of Livestock Husbandry in the 20th Century focuses on production and exchange among the Himba, the social dynamics between Kaokolanders and the Okakarara area in the early 1980s, communal land rights issues, and the Kaoko Development League's role in colonial legacies and local debates. V. Conceptualizations of Environment and Society addresses the spatial dynamics in Himbaland, the relationship between language, culture, and environment in Herero cattle terms, Himba classification of animals, and land demarcation through ritual performance. VI. Maintaining Pastoral Identities on the Periphery highlights Herero history