The Social Life of Wild-Things: Negotiated Wildlife in Mali, West Africa

Two markets located in Bamako, Mali, West Africa specialize in the commodification of wildlife, and in so doing contest western-centric notions of globalization. Founded in traditional medicine, the Marabagaw Yoro sells wildlife to serve the needs of the local community, while the Artisana, a state...

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Main Author: Edwards, Ian
Other Authors: White, Frances
Language:en_US
Published: University of Oregon 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12540