Social and gender analysis in natural resource management : learning studies and lessons from Asia / Ronnie Vernooy .

Integrating social and gender analysis into natural resource management research -- The social and genderd nature of ginger production and commercialization -- Strengthening market linkages for women vegetable vendors -- Enhancing farmers' marketing capacity and strengthening the local seed system -- Empowering women farmers and strengthening the local seed system -- Social and gender analysis in natural resource management -- Creating opportunities for change: strengthening the social capital of women and the poor in upland communities -- Herder women speak out -- Similarities and differences: from improved understanding to social transformations -- Social and gender analysis is essential, not optional.

Includes bibliographic reference and index .