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This provocative new book presents the results of twenty years of
research on deforestation in the Amazon. By carefully observing the
changing character of human settlements and their association with
deforestation over such a prolonged period, the author is able to
reject much of the 'perceived wisdom'. He skillfully dissects
various models of deforestation and provides hard evidence on what
is myth and what is reality. The book begins by challenging a
hypothesis used by many scholars to explain deforestation. The
'turnover hypothesis' states that small farmers 'cause'
deforestation by moving rapidly across newly forested land in an
effort to make a living. Dr. Campari argues that in reality the
process is far more complex. He reveals that it is actually the
larger farms who are the main culprits of deforestation and that,
in comparison, the impact of small farmers is marginal. He also
challenges the belief that current deforestation, as in the past,
is the result of distortionary government policies. The author
proves that deforestation continues today because existing policies
are based on outdated assumptions of regional development. He goes
on to discuss the policy implications of his important findings and
identify possibilities for controlling deforestation in the future.
This is one of the few studies that accurately documents the
process of deforestation in the Amazon. Researchers, academics and
policymakers with an interest in environmental policy and natural
resource management will appreciate the new and updated information
and fresh policy ideas found in this volume.
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