Human-Environment Relations and Politics in Indonesia: Conflicting Ecologies

This book explores how people in Kalimantan, Borneo, relate to their environment in different political and historical contexts, examining how human-environment relationships differ and collide. It argues that relationality and power are decisive factors for understanding peoples ecologies and integrates different theoretical approaches to shed light on environmental transformation and social exclusion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate dynamics of human-environment relations in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo. Through comprehensive multi-sited ethnographic studies, it explores the diverse ways in which people in this region connect with their surroundings, shedding light on the complex interplay between politics, history, and ecological perspectives. The author delves deep into the intricate tapestry of human-environment relationships, examining how these interactions vary and sometimes collide. These conflicting ecologies are rooted in the intricate connections individuals have with the non-human realm, encompassing a vast spectrum of elements such as forests, rivers, land, natural resources, animals, and spirits.

The author argues that the understanding and analysis of peoples ecologies are fundamentally shaped by the interplay of relationality and power. By integrating a range of theoretical approaches, the book offers a profound exploration of the environmental transformation occurring in Indonesia, as well as the social exclusion it entails. It also highlights the limitations of universalistic concepts of human-environment relations, urging a more nuanced and context-specific understanding of these complex interconnections.

This book appeals to a wide range of academics and scholars interested in political ecology, environmental anthropology, sustainability sciences, political sciences, development studies, human geography, human ecology, Southeast Asian studies, and Asian studies. Its insightful analysis and rich empirical evidence provide valuable insights into the evolving nature of human-nature relations and their profound implications for our understanding of the world.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032009407