Developing Amazonia

Developing Amazonia
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Publisher : Manchester University Press
Total Pages : 332
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ISBN-10 : 0719035503
ISBN-13 : 9780719035500
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Book Synopsis Developing Amazonia by : Anthony L. Hall

Download or read book Developing Amazonia written by Anthony L. Hall and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study of the Grande Carajas programme, the largest project in the Amazon rainforest, is central to the debate on its future and fate. The social and environmental costs of the programme are examined here.


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