Environmental Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean

Environmental Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 306
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ISBN-10 : 9781402037740
ISBN-13 : 1402037740
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Book Synopsis Environmental Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean by : Aldemaro Romero

Download or read book Environmental Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean written by Aldemaro Romero and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-02-23 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of readings that explore environmental issues in Latin America and the Caribbean using natural science and social science methods. These papers demonstrate the value of interdisciplinary approaches to analyze and solve environmental problems. The essays are organized into five parts: conservation challenges; national policies, local communities, and rural development; market mechanisms for protecting public goods; public participation and environmental justice; and the effects of development policies on the environment.

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