The Contested Commons explores the theme of common environmental resources from the dual perspectives of economics and anthropology, with a focus on developing countries.

* Contributed readings written by senior scholars in the fields of Economics, Anthropology, and Sociology

* Looks at the challenges of interdisciplinary work in the social sciences, illustrating the variation in approaches/methodology

* Focuses on economic security, ecological sustainability, identity formation, and participatory decision-making, particularly in the developing world