Tropical Rainforests: Latin American Nature and Society in Transition (Jaguar Books on Latin America)

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Tropical Rainforests: Latin American Nature and Society in Transition (Jaguar Books on Latin America) Author: Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S.
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Pages: 229 Language: English ISBN: 9780842024235 Categories: , , , , , ,

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 (alternative futures for the rainforest). The author’s introduction and notes preceding each article provide an organised context for each essay.

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