Homage to Peasant Smallholders

Focusing on the peasant-smallholders of the Shire Highlands in Southern Malawi, this ethnographic study delves into their social life and cultural practices. It examines the intricate relationship between these communities and their diverse natural landscape, highlighting the complexities of their connection to the land and its biodiversity. With the peasant-smallholders making up about 80 percent of the population, the book provides a detailed representation of their experiences and interactions with their environment.