GGR223H1 Chapter 8: Week 8 Reading GGR223
17 Oct 2017
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Zackey, j. (2007) peasant perspectives on deforestation in southwest china: social discontent and environmental mismanagement. This study outlines ethnic minority peasants" perspectives on the causes of deforestation in. Case study: wen hai administrative village in lijiang county, northwest yunnan. These socio economic outcomes have fostered a sense of resentment towards the governments from peasants. This case study argues that peasants" discontent with their diminishing place in society is playing a significant role in potential to undermine well-intentioned efforts to promote sustainable forestry in the region. Human"s understanding of environmental change is limited by the problem of their ability to. Know nature outside of their own social and cultural lens. Human"s perceptions of environmental change usually reflects a combination of their knowledge about the subject, their personal biases, and their political and economic interests. Certain perceptions gain power and dominance in public and policy making circles.
