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Routledge - Amazonian Geographies: Emerging Identities and Landscapes

Name: Routledge - Amazonian Geographies: Emerging Identities and Landscapes
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Amazonia is more than just a physical location; it is a powerful construct in our collective imagination. While often perceived as a single, homogeneous jungle filled with exotic wildlife and diverse indigenous populations, the reality of the region is far more complex. This book explores how Amazonia exists across multiple (trans)national borders and diverse ecological and cultural landscapes. Since the era of Conquest, the region has been deeply linked to the global market. Through a long history of colonization and various development projects, the identity of the land and its people has been shaped by external forces and internal shifts. This work examines the diverse landscapes that define the region, moving beyond simple stereotypes to look at the real-world connections between ecology, culture, and global economics. Ideal for students and readers interested in anthropology and sociology, this text provides a deeper look into how identities are formed within these shifting borders. It challenges the idea of a uniform tropical jungle by presenting a detailed view of a region shaped by history, market forces, and complex human presence.

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Examines the complex relationship between Amazonia as a psychological construct and its physical reality on the ground.

Explores the diverse ecological and cultural landscapes that exist across multiple (trans)national borders.

Analyzes the historical impact of colonization and development projects on the region and its people.

Investigates how the global market has influenced the development and identity of Amazonian territories since the era of Conquest.

Challenges the perception of Amazonia as a homogeneous tropical jungle by presenting its true diversity.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415600537
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 06 January 2012
Listed Since: 10 June 2010

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