Examines the regeneration of babassu palm trees on deforested land in Amazonian Brazil, how it is being used by the rural populations, and how development policies are undermining this gift. Concludes by critiquing the conventional model of ecology and proposing a new one. Annotation copyright Book
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Anthony Anderson, Peter H. May, and Michael Balick
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Anbieter: Zubal-Books, Since 1961, Cleveland, OH, USA
Zustand: Fine. 233 pp., Hardcover, fine in a fine dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Artikel-Nr. ZB1207829
Anbieter: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Foxing has occurred on the edges of the pages. Artikel-Nr. mon0003023160
Anbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. Signed by co-author Michael J. Balick on laid in TLS. Artikel-Nr. L03OS-00632
Anbieter: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:0231072228. Artikel-Nr. 9856152
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Anbieter: Acanthophyllum Books, Holywell, FLINT, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hard covers, dust jacket. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st edition. Scarcely used. Weight: 1.0 Language: English. Artikel-Nr. 38138
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Anbieter: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. A first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with little soiling and edgewear in a Very Good+ dust-jacket with soiling and some edgewear as well; The story of how palm oil became the world's most popular vegetable oil and the effect it has had on rural communities in the Brazilian Amazon is told in this book. The authors explore how the introduction of palm oil to the marketplace has been subsidized by the Brazilian government, leading to the displacement of peasant farmers and the destruction of their traditional way of life.; 8vo ; 233 pages. Artikel-Nr. 51320
Anbieter: Antiquariat am Flughafen, Berlin, Deutschland
Hardcover. Zustand: sehr gut. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: sehr gut. Hardcover with Dustjacket, gr. 8°. xxv, 233 pages, with tables and figures, good condition. in englischer Sprache. Artikel-Nr. S1-0043
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