Martin Medina is the Senior Policy Researcher at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies in Japan.

• 1 Theoretical Perspectives on Scavenging2 Scavenging in Historical Perspective3 Globalization, Solid Waste Management and Scavenging in the Third World4 Scavenging and Sustainable Consumption and Production5 Methodological Issues: How to Study Scavenging6 Mexico7 Colombia8 Argentina9 The Phillippines10 Egypt11 Globalization and Scavenging12 Conclusions

This unique book offers a common ground for dialogue but also a basis for serious research, campaigning, and advocacy.

Martin Medina is the Senior Policy Researcher at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies in Japan.

• 1 Theoretical Perspectives on Scavenging2 Scavenging in Historical Perspective3 Globalization, Solid Waste Management and Scavenging in the Third World4 Scavenging and Sustainable Consumption and Production5 Methodological Issues: How to Study Scavenging6 Mexico7 Colombia8 Argentina9 The Phillippines10 Egypt11 Globalization and Scavenging12 Conclusions

This unique book offers a common ground for dialogue but also a basis for serious research, campaigning, and advocacy.

Martin Medina is the Senior Policy Researcher at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies in Japan.

• 1 Theoretical Perspectives on Scavenging2 Scavenging in Historical Perspective3 Globalization, Solid Waste Management and Scavenging in the Third World4 Scavenging and Sustainable Consumption and Production5 Methodological Issues: How to Study Scavenging6 Mexico7 Colombia8 Argentina9 The Phillippines10 Egypt11 Globalization and Scavenging12 Conclusions

This unique book offers a common ground for dialogue but also a basis for serious research, campaigning, and advocacy.