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Capitalism and Conservation
Dan Brockington
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Description for Capitalism and Conservation
Paperback. Through a series of case studies from around the world, Capitalism and Conservation presents a critique of conservation s role as a central driver of global capitalism. Editor(s): Brockington, Dan; Duffy, Rosaleen. Series: Antipode Book Series. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 502.
Through a series of case studies from around the world, Capitalism and Conservation presents a critique of conservation's role as a central driver of global capitalism.
- Features innovative new research on case studies on the connections between capitalism and conservation drawn from all over the world
- Examines some of our most popular leisure pursuits and consumption habits to uncover the ways they drive and deepen global capitalism
- Reveals the increase in intensity and variety of forms of capitalist conservation throughout the world
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
Series
Antipode Book Series
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781444338348
SKU
V9781444338348
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Dan Brockington
Dan Brockington is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Environment and Development at the University of Manchester. He is the author of Fortress Conservation (2002), Celebrity and the Environment. Fame, Wealth and Power in Conservation (2009) and, with Rosaleen Duffy and Jim Igoe, Nature Unbound: Conservation, Capitalism and the Future of Protected Areas (2008). Rosaleen Duffy is Professor of ... Read more
Reviews for Capitalism and Conservation
“This book is suitable for a range of audiences seeking a more in depth understanding of the pervasion of neoliberalism in conservation and the peripheral role of conservation to neoliberalism. It would be useful for politics, geography and tourism researchers while also being a potential pertinent resource for practitioners pursuing greater understanding of the processes. It is good value for ... Read more