Amazonas

towards an economy of knowledge of nature

by Ricardo Abramovay

Description

This text offers arguments and empirical data to challenge the all-too-frequent view that economic growth in the Amazon involves replacing forest areas (generally occupied by indigenous and riverside populations) with traditional agricultural activities such as soy and cattle ranching. It also shows that forest destruction, in addition to depriving Brazil and the world of ecosystem services that are indispensable to life itself, is based on illegal activities and, very often, banditry. The consequences of the advance of deforestation are disastrous for the economy of the Amazon and for Brazilian democracy itself. Instead of the bonds of trust that could emerge as a result of the sustainable exploitation of the standing forest, the current model for occupying the Amazon strengthens criminality and spreads insecurity throughout the region.

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Author Biography

Ricardo Abramovay is a senior professor at the Institute of Energy and Environment at the University of São Paulo (usp). He began his academic career at usp's School of Economics, Administration and Accounting, where he became a full professor in 2001. He is the author or co-author of thirteen books, including Paradigmas of agrarian capitalism in question (Edusp, 2007) and Far beyond the green economy (Planeta Sustentável, 2012), translated into Spanish and English. He holds a degree in philosophy from the University of Paris Nanterre, a master's degree in political science from USP and a PhD in social sciences from the State University of Campinas (Unicamp). His most recent research focuses on the interface between sustainable development and the digital revolution. He is a board member of several civil society organizations, such as Instituto Socioambiental, Imazon and Imaflora. He is also on the board of the Museum of Tomorrow.

Editora Elefante

Editora Elefante

Editora Elefante was founded in May 2011 and publishes titles mainly in the areas of sociology, anthropology, feminism, Latin American studies, anti-racism, and political essays.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher Elefante
  • Orginal LanguagePortuguese
  • ISBN/Identifier 9788593115547
  • Publication Country or regionBrazil
  • FormatPaperback
  • Primary Price 43 BRL
  • ReadershipGeneral
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Original Language TitleAmazônia
  • Original Language AuthorsRicardo Abramovay
  • Edition1.0
  • Dimensions13x21 cm
  • IllustrationNo

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