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Resource Radicals
Book • 2020
Thea Riofrancos' "Resource Radicals" delves into the complexities of leftist approaches to resource management in Latin America.
The book examines the divisions within left-wing movements, highlighting the contrasting perspectives on resource exploitation versus preservation.
Riofrancos analyzes the historical context of extractivism and its impact on the region's environment and social structures.
She explores the tensions between economic development and environmental sustainability, offering insights into the challenges faced by progressive governments in balancing these competing priorities.
The book ultimately contributes to a broader understanding of the political and ecological dynamics shaping Latin America.
The book examines the divisions within left-wing movements, highlighting the contrasting perspectives on resource exploitation versus preservation.
Riofrancos analyzes the historical context of extractivism and its impact on the region's environment and social structures.
She explores the tensions between economic development and environmental sustainability, offering insights into the challenges faced by progressive governments in balancing these competing priorities.
The book ultimately contributes to a broader understanding of the political and ecological dynamics shaping Latin America.
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Francesca Fiorentini
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