Land Tenure in the Colonies

Originally published in 1945, this book provides an examination of the nature of land tenure in the 'colonial territories'.

V. Liversage (Author)

9781107636811, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 April 2014

162 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1 cm, 0.18 kg

Originally published in 1945, this book provides an examination of the nature of land tenure in the 'colonial territories'. Examples from across the globe are used to provide a practical guide to systems of tenure and their relationship with European influences. An understanding of this is presented as being of fundamental importance to the future of the colonies. As noted in the foreword, 'It is not too much to say that colonial territories will be made or marred for generations by the actions of the tutelary powers within the next decade or two.' This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in land tenure and colonial history.

Foreword
1. Systems of tenure
2. Tribal tenure
3. Feudal tenure
4. Labour tenancy
5. Share tenancy
6. Cash tenancy
7. Emphyteusis
8. Owner-occupation
9. The passing of tribal tenure
10. Advocation of freeholding
11. Dangers in the freehold system
12. Subdivision and fragmentation
13. Farm indebtedness - its extent
14. Farm indebtedness - its consequences
15. The weakness of owner-occupation
16. Remedies
17. Modern policy
18. Modern policy (continued)
Conclusion
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Anthropology [JHM]