Global Thinking and Local Action - 9781138701991

Name: Global Thinking and Local Action - 9781138701991
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

This title was first published in 2001. Based on extensive field research, this is a groundbreaking socio-economic study of the tensions between agriculture and nature conservation in the tropical rain forests. > This title was first published in 2001. Based on extensive local field research undertaken in and around the Cross River National Park in Nigeria, this book provides a socio-economic study of the tensions between agriculture and nature conservation. Taking a \u2019bottom-up\u2019 approach and focussing on the farm household and the dynamics of forest farming at household level, it brings together a wealth of new information on the subject of tropical forestry, the causes and dynamics of tropical rain forest loss and the problematic relations between conservation authorities in National Parks and local people. Its conclusions raise important questions about practical ways forward in the development of such areas. > Contents: Global Thinking: Theoretical Issues: Introduc.