Beyond Sun and Sand : Caribbean Environmentalisms /

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Filtered through the lens of the North American and European media, the Caribbean appears to be a series of idyllic landscapes-sanctuaries designed for sailing, diving, and basking in the sun on endless white sandy beaches. Conservation literature paints a similarly enticing portrait, describing the...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Lynch, Barbara D. (Editor), Baver, Sherrie L. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, 2006.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Environmental Sciences.
Earth & Environmental Sciences.
Environmentalism.
Environmental policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Ethnic Studies > Hispanic American Studies.
NATURE > Environmental Conservation & Protection.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Development > Sustainable Development.
Environnementalisme > Caraïbes (Region)
Environnement > Politique gouvernementale > Caraïbes (Region)
Environmentalism > Caribbean Area.
Environmental policy > Caribbean Area.
Caribbean Area.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Filtered through the lens of the North American and European media, the Caribbean appears to be a series of idyllic landscapes-sanctuaries designed for sailing, diving, and basking in the sun on endless white sandy beaches. Conservation literature paints a similarly enticing portrait, describing the region as a habitat for endangered coral reefs and their denizens, parrots, butterflies, turtles, snails, and a myriad of plant species. In both versions, the image of the exotic landscape overshadows the rich island cultures that are both linguistically and politically diverse, but tr.
Physical Description:1 online resource (222 pages).
ISBN:9780813537528

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