reflection
I had trouble figuring out a topic to focus on for the ePortfolio since there is so much that interests me. I wanted to bring in economics since it is such an important topic and something I have knowledge in Read More …
The Lawn-Chemical Economy and its Discontents- Paul Robbins and Julie Sharp
Robbins and Sharp discuss some of the issues at play in the lawn chemical industry. Opening with the example of the first of many Canadian municipalities to ban cosmetic lawn chemicals and the uproar it caused with chemical manufacturers they Read More …
Differences and Conflict in the Struggle over Natural Resources-Arturo Escobar
Escobar discusses inequality with regards to resource access in this thought-provoking piece. He points out that despite the growing reach of neoliberal policies into many aspects of life across the globe the world has not become homogenous; while certain forms Read More …
Cultural Theory and Environmentalism-Kay Milton
In this excerpt from her book Kay Milton argues for an increased participation of anthropologists in environmentalism and for multidisciplinary cooperation. She wants to dispel the myth of “primitive wisdom”, that there are indigenous human societies which are naturally inclined Read More …
Bringing the Moral Economy Back In…-Marc Edelman
Marc Edelman introduces us to Vía Campesina in his article about peasant movements. A broad coalition of peasant and small farmer groups from around the globe in both industrialized and poorer countries, Vía Campesina grew out of a growing anger Read More …