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Tropical Rainforests: Latin American Nature and Society in Transition (Jaguar Books on Latin America)
Susan E. Place
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Description for Tropical Rainforests: Latin American Nature and Society in Transition (Jaguar Books on Latin America)
Paperback. A work designed to clarify the many issues involved in saving Latin America's endangered rainforests. The 30 articles are derived from many different fields, including natural history, sociology, history, anthropology, economics and fiction. Editor(s): Place, Susan E. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 222 pages, maps, bibliographical references, suggested reading and films. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; GTF; RGBL; RNC; RNF; RNPD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 354. "Commissioning organisation: Place, Susan E (Editor) 229p. Paperback. P.B." Keywords: "Science & Nature - Environment & Ecology - Biodiversity,Science & Nature - Environment & Ecology - Deforestation,Subjects - Science & Na"
This work aims to help the student, scholar or general reader understand the many issues involved in saving Latin America's endangered rainforests. The salvage of this vast ecosystem - so necessary for survival on this planet - depends upon recognition of the complex interplay of political and economic interests which have led to the forest's almost-inevitable destruction. The 30 articles are culled from many different fields, including natural history, sociology, history, anthropology, economics and fiction. They are divided into four parts: perceptions (of the rainforest); explanations (of the destruction of the rainforests); why save the rainforest?; and prospects for development ... Read more
This work aims to help the student, scholar or general reader understand the many issues involved in saving Latin America's endangered rainforests. The salvage of this vast ecosystem - so necessary for survival on this planet - depends upon recognition of the complex interplay of political and economic interests which have led to the forest's almost-inevitable destruction. The 30 articles are culled from many different fields, including natural history, sociology, history, anthropology, economics and fiction. They are divided into four parts: perceptions (of the rainforest); explanations (of the destruction of the rainforests); why save the rainforest?; and prospects for development ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S.
Number of pages
222
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Series
Jaguar Books on Latin America
Number of Pages
222
Place of Publication
Denver, United States
ISBN
9780842024273
SKU
KON0587581
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