Risk Management in a Hazardous Environment

Focusing on the interplay between risk perception and social dynamics, this volume explores how risk minimization shapes individual behaviors and social institutions in East African societies. It challenges traditional views of equilibrium in social systems, emphasizing the importance of risk in predictive modeling. By analyzing pastoral and farming communities with rich histories, the author employs controlled comparisons to highlight varying responses to risks and hazards, shedding light on the significant role of risk management in cultural practices and societal structures.