"Caine's book explores the ways of life in Chillca, a small community on the flanks of Mount Ausangate in Peru, 14,000 feet above sea level. In this village of 350 people, women are the primary pastoralists, tending to herds of alpacas, llama and sheep."
"As the glaciers around Chillca melt and the village moves toward privatizing its herding lands, Caine's book examines the changing relationships between people, animals and the landscape."
"Bell discussed the importance of including more voices in science, like the expert herding knowledge of the women of Chillca. Work like 'Restless Ecologies' directs 'how we look to be resilient together.'"
Allison Caine's book, 'Restless Ecologies,' focuses on the community of Chillca in the Peruvian Highlands, where women are primary pastoralists. The melting glaciers and privatization of herding lands are reshaping relationships between people, animals, and the environment. Caine's research began during a Fulbright scholarship, leading to immersive fieldwork that informed her doctoral thesis. The book emphasizes the importance of including diverse voices in scientific discussions, particularly the knowledge of women herders, to foster resilience in the face of climate change.
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