Pro-poor land reform : a critique / Saturnino M. Borras Jr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Borras, Saturnino M., 1965-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Land reform--Philippines.

Land reform.

Land reform--Government policy.

Rural poor.

Philippines.

Rural poor--Philippines.

Land reform--Government policy--Philippines.

Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (Philippines).

Physical Description:

xvii, 411 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Ottawa : University of Ottawa Press, [2007]

Summary:

Using empirical case materials from the Philippines and referring to rich experiences from different countries historically, this book offers conceptual and practical conclusions that have far-reaching implications for land reform throughout the world. Examining land reform theory and practice, this book argues that conventional practices have excluded a significant portion of land-based production and distribution relationships, while they have inadvertently included land transfers that do not constitute real redistributive reform. By direct implication, this book is a critique of both mainstream markets led agrarian reform and conventional state-led land reform. It offers an alternative perspective on how to move forward in theory and practice and opens new paths in land policy research. Published in English.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-384) and index.

ISBN:

9780776606507

0776606506

OCLC:

156889945