Land disputes in underdeveloped societies
In
underdeveloped societies the majority of people live in villages where land
plays a principal role in their lives. It provides food, building materials,
energy, employment and cash. It once provided raw materials for home-made
clothing. Therefore unequal changes in land ownership have been accompanied –
more often than not – by disputes and rebellions. History is full of many
examples in time and space which should serve as a guide to those grappling
with land problems.