In asking this question the authors are not doubting the existence of environmental problems; rather they pointing out several things. Given the multiple factors at play in ecological issues it is difficult to understand every possible factor, creating uncertainties which Read More …
Igoe and Brockington introduce us to some of the issues surrounding neoliberal conservation. They argue that there is a general lack of coherency in the discusson of neoliberalism and aim to lay out some of the issues involved. Appealing in Read More …
In his article Carrier discusses “ethical consumption” within the framework of commodity fetishism, focusing on Fairtrade coffee and eco-tourism in Jamaica. He argues that in ethical consumption certain commodities are represented by specific conceptual categories (such as “non-exploitative”) and images Read More …
Federico Demaria et. al. discuss the movement of “degrowth” which emerged in France at the heels of social protests. Degrowth comes from concern over ecologic sustainability and a critique of the modern view of “development” and economic-based societies. Rather Read More …
McReynolds et. al. discuss agricultural land tenure in El Salvador in relation to environmental issues. Currently El Salvador experiences several issues of economic degradation including deforestation and pesticide poisoning, caused in part by neoliberal agricultural practices. The authors give an Read More …