In the Herder's Boots: Challenging Life of the Nomadic Cashmere Goat herder in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia...

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Stephen Parliament Yongtao Du

In the Herder's Boots

Challenging Life of the Nomadic Cashmere Goat herder in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia

Stephen Parliament, Yongtao Du

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English

Lived Places Publishing
21 May 2025

International economics; Business & management; Animal husbandry

Series: Asian Studies

How are Mongolia's resilient cashmere herders overcoming harsh conditions and economic challenges to thrive?

In the Herder's Boots explores the struggles of Mongolia's nomadic cashmere goat herders to survive on the arid Alta Plateau of the Gobi Desert. They face harsh conditions: frigid winters, scorching summers, and scarce grazing. Despite producing the world's finest cashmere, they're trapped in a market dominated by China, earning a mere fraction of its value. Stephen Parliament, contracted by USAID and Mercy Corps, helped organize herders into cooperatives. This enabled them to sell directly to indigenous Mongolian processors in Uluunbaatar, Mongolia's capital city, rather than Chinese traders, improve their herds, and access better veterinary care. By working with Mongolian colleagues, he fostered sustainable practices and empowered herders to thrive, even amidst powerful neighbours.

Ideal for students, educators, and scholars interested in Asian Studies. It is also essential for readers concerned with the challenges of globalization and economics.

By: Stephen Parliament
Edited by: Yongtao Du
Imprint: Lived Places Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 286g
ISBN: 9781917566094
ISBN 10: 1917566093
Series: Asian Studies
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 21 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen Parliament is a political scientist, activist, educator, cooperative housing developer, and writer with global teaching and advocacy experience.