184 Pages
9 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
192 Pages
9 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book argues against the assumption that sustainability and environmental conservation are naturally the common goal and norm for everyone in Amazonia. This is the first book focusing on agency, reflexivity and social development to address sustainable development in the region. It discusses the importance of looking into societal dynamics in order to deal with deforestation and sustainable... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Development and Sustainability 3. From Utopian to Heterotopian Amazonia 4. Paradise in a Brazil Nut Cemetery 5. Frontier Governance 6. Emerging Spaces for Sustainable Development 7. Sustainable Business for Placemaking 8. Conclusion
Biography
Kei Otsuki is currently a Research Associate at United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace and holds a PhD in Social Sciences from Wageningen University. She has published on sustainable development in international journals such as Environment and Planning, Human Organization, Natural Resources Forum, and Local Environment.
