The African Husbandman ~ W Allan

The African Husbandman ~ W Allan

Large format hard cover with dust jacket and non-adhesive plastic protective sleeve
Ex-library book with KPB flap stuck on first page and 2 neatly placed stamps on other pages
Excellent condition

The African Husbandman by William Allan is a landmark study that explores traditional agricultural systems across sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on Zambia. Drawing on years of fieldwork, Allan combines ethnographic and ecological methods to reveal the intricate relationship between African farmers and their environment. He introduces the concept of critical population density, arguing that sustainable land use depends on understanding the limits of soil capacity under existing technologies. The book traces land-use systems from Zambia to East, Central, and West Africa, emphasizing how social structures, environmental pressures, and farming practices are deeply intertwined. Allans central thesisthat meaningful agricultural development must begin with the cultivators perspectiveremains influential, offering timeless insights into the challenges and resilience of African subsistence farming.

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