Insatiable appetite: the united states and the ecological degradation of the tropical world
Auteur :
Tucker, Richard P.
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN :
9780742553651
Date de publication :
16 avr. 2007
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,7 x 1,7 cm
Poids :
424 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Traces the transformation of the tropics in modern times. Exploring the central role of the US in the devastation of tropical lands, this title highlights the pressure caused by the demands of US consumerism. It includes a series of case studies of sugar, bananas, coffee, rubber, beef, and timber.