The Political Economy of Cattle in the North West Region of Cameroon, c. 1920–2017: Dynamics of Continuity and Change

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This book offers a rigorous multidimensional analysis of the bovine sub‑sector in Cameroon’s North West Region, tracing its evolution from colonial foundations to contemporary neoliberal frameworks. It examines the interplay between traditional agropastoral systems and state‑led technocratic interventions, highlighting the shift from extensive grazing governed by Pulaaku and “prestige” ownership toward market‑oriented models such as zero‑grazing dairy and crossbreeding programs. Through a technoeconomic lens, the study explores structural and agrostological constraints, tenurial insecurity, and the decay of zoo‑sanitary infrastructure, while emphasizing the efficacy of technobending—the integration of Indigenous Technical Knowledge with modern veterinary science. Synthesizing longitudinal data on marketing networks and socio‑economic empowerment, it provides a seminal roadmap for sustainable agropastoral development in the Western Highlands.