ISBN: 9780521292467 - victims of the miracle: development and the indians of brazil (35 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. The Brazilian government's effort to develop the immense Amazon region has created widespread controversy. Written in a clear, nonacademic style, Victims of the Miracle is the first in-depth account by an anthropologist of the social and environmental impact of the Amazon development program. Shelton Davis begins with an examination of the economic history of the Amazon Basin from World War II through the building of the Trans-Amazon Highway in 1970. He then analyzes contemporary Indian policy in Brazil and discusses the effects that highway construction and mining development projects have had on a number of Indian tribes. He also describes the rise of agribusiness in Brazil and the environmental damage caused by the recent deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condición: Good. The Brazilian government's effort to develop the immense Amazon region has created widespread controversy. Written in a clear, nonacademic style, Victims of the Miracle is the first in-depth account by an anthropologist of the social and environmental impact of the Amazon development program. Shelton Davis begins with an examination of the economic history of the Amazon Basin from World War II through the building of the Trans-Amazon Highway in 1970. He then analyzes contemporary Indian policy in Brazil and discusses the effects that highway construction and mining development projects have had on a number of Indian tribes. He also describes the rise of agribusiness in Brazil and the environmental damage caused by the recent deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Very Good. 1978 printing. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condición: Good. 1978 printing. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 1977/1984. South America, Native Americans. Cambridge University Press. 205p., good+ paperback. 7/24 2nd floor.

Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Reprint. Light bumps and shelf wear.

paperback. Condición: Good. Some highlighting, and underlining throughout.

Condición: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. A real nice clean unmarked softcover. From back cover: The Brazilian government's effort to develop the immense Amazon region has created widespread controversy. Written in a clear, nonacademic style, Victims of the Miracle is the first in-depth account by an anthropologist of the social and environmental impact of the Amazon development program See my scans for nice condition and more information from book cover. Size: 8h x 5 1/2w. Book.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Book in Good condition.

Reprint. xviii, 205 pages. Paperback; H 20.75cm x L 13.75cm. Stiff paper covers rubbed with slight wear to corners. Some foxing to edges but interior pages are clean and binding is firm. A very good copy. Chapter titles: "Brazilian Indian policy: an historical overview;" "The economic history of the Brazilian Amazon, 1940-1970;" "Development plans in the postwar period;" "The significance of the military coup of 1964;" "Contemporary Indian policy in Brazil, 1970-1975;" "The Villas Boas brothers and Indian policy in Brazil;" "Pacification expeditions along the Trans-Amazon highway network;" "The invasion of the Aripuana Indian Park;" "Indian policy and the Amazon mining frontier;" "The social and ecological effects of the Polamazonia Program, 1975 to 1979;" "The rise of agribusiness in Brazil;" "The deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon;" and "The Amazon Basin: implication for U.S. foreign policy in Brazil." ISBN 0521292468.…

paperback. Condición: Used-Very Good. Pap. Minor shelf wear. Clean copy.

Paperback. Condición: Like New. Trade pbk.; unmarked; no bent/torn pp; cover fine.

Condición: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highligting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition.

Paperback. Condición: As New. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDED1.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Paperback; the covers are lightly tanned and shelfworn with slightly raised leading edges. Light marks on the page block. Very good condition with sound binding and clear content. CM. Used.

Condición: As New.

Condición: New. The first in-depth account by an anthropologist of the social and environmental impact of the Amazon development program. Num Pages: 224 pages, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHMC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290. . 1977. Paperback. . . . .…

Condición: New. In English.

Paperback. Condición: Very good. Paperback Octavo. wraps, 205 pp.

Condición: New. pp. 224 Index.

Condición: New. The first in-depth account by an anthropologist of the social and environmental impact of the Amazon development program. Num Pages: 224 pages, maps, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHMC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290. . 1977. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Soft cover. Condición: Good. Bookstore stamp on FFEP otherwise clean text. Two abrasions on front cover (one penetrating to endpapers), curled wraps, heavily scuffed and soiled as well. Book.

paperback. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Brazilian government's effort to develop the immense Amazon region has created widespread controversy. Written in a clear, nonacademic style, Victims of the Miracle is the first in-depth account by an anthropologist of the social and environmental impact of the Amazon development program. Shelton Davis begins with an examination of the economic history of the Amazon Basin from World War II through the building of the Trans-Amazon Highway in 1970. He then analyzes contemporary Indian policy in Brazil and discusses the effects that highway construction and mining development projects have had on a number of Indian tribes. He also describes the rise of agribusiness in Brazil and the environmental damage caused by the recent deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon.…

PF. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.