Agricultural expansion and tropical deforestation: international trade, poverty and land use

Auteur :
Barraclough, Solon L.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781853836664
Date de publication :
1 juil. 2000
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
680 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A study of the relationship between international trade, agricultural expansion and tropical deforestation. It presents case studies and statistics from three continents, arguing that deforestation is a result of the misguided policies of authorities as well as of trade and globalization.