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Routledge - The Political Economy of Soil Erosion in Developing Countries

Name: Routledge - The Political Economy of Soil Erosion in Developing Countries
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex relationship between environmental change and political systems in this essential text from Routledge. First published in 1985, The Political Economy of Soil Erosion in Developing Countries examines the various ways environmental deterioration is perceived and the political judgments that shape these views. This work focuses on the specific challenges faced by developing countries, where underdevelopment and climatic factors often make the effects of soil erosion more acute. By analyzing these contexts, the book addresses sources of uncertainty and makes the underlying assumptions in the soil erosion debate explicit. Moving beyond simple technical explanations, this book rejects the idea that soil erosion is a politically neutral issue. It presents a compelling argument that effective conservation requires fundamental social changes, making it a necessary resource for students and professionals interested in the intersection of economics, politics, and environmental science.

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Examines how political judgments and underlying assumptions inform the global debate regarding soil erosion and environmental deterioration.

Provides specific context for developing countries where climatic factors and underdevelopment increase the impact of land degradation.

Challenges the idea of political neutrality in environmental issues by linking soil conservation to necessary social changes.

Analyzes the various ways environmental deterioration is viewed through the lens of political economy.

Offers a deep look into the sources of uncertainty that surround discussions of soil erosion and land management.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138638714
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Economics > Political Economy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 March 2016
Listed Since: 14 September 2015

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