Tropical Deforestation

This book introduces readers to the important concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. Contributions from scientists and academics in the social sciences and humanities provide readers with an initial tool kit for understanding the concepts central to their disciplinary perspective and the multi-dimensional aspects of deforestation.

About the Contributors

vii

Preface

xi

Introduction

xv

Diversity and Complexity

1

(24)

A Biological Perspective on Tropical Forests

Matthew D. Moran

A Changing Landscape

25

(24)

A Geographical Perspective on Tropical Deforestation

Mark A. Cochrane

The Sweet Earth

49

(28)

A Biogeochemistry Perspective of Tropical Forest Soils

Deborah A. McGrath

C. Ken Smith

From Farmers to Satellites

77

(26)

A Human Geography Perspective on Tropical Deforestation

Peter Klepeis

Tropical Trade-Offs

103

(26)

An Economic Perspective on Tropical Forests

Erin O. Sills

Subhrendu K. Pattanayak

Global Governance

129

(26)

An International Relations Perspective on Tropical Forests

Doris Fuchs

Concluding Thoughts

155

(12)

Sharon L. Spray

Matthew D. Moran

Glossary

167

(14)

Index

181

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Tropical Deforestation

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