Access to Land, Rural Poverty, and Public Action

Thorough and closely argued essays ... one suspects that this work will form a key text in advancing the 'post-Washington consensus' in this area. Development Policy Review Clearly and persuasively brings land issues back into the policy agenda ... rich in evidence and analysis ... refreshingly innovative in terms of methodology ... This book will be of relevance to readers interested in land issues in developing countries and, more broadly, to all those interested in poverty reduction, for which better access to land is an indispensable condition. Raul Hopkins, International Fund for Agricultural Development For academics and policymakers interested in rural development, this book should be required reading ... Unlike most edited books this one hangs together exceptionally well; thanks in large part to the introductory chapter by the editors, which provides a road map and an analytical umbrella within which the chapters fit ... an extremely helpful resource for anyone serious about land relations and development. Journal of Development Economics