Socio-Environmental Regimes and Local Visions: Transdisciplinary Experiences in Latin America

This book explores how rural and indigenous producers in Latin America are adapting to global socio-environmental regime change,using local visions and innovation niches to retain their land rights and livelihoods. It presents a range of ethnically diverse case studies from LA and recommends post-development thinking, territorial public policy with social inclusion and a human rights approach.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 461 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of rural and indigenous livelihoods in Latin America (LA) as they grapple with the profound socio-environmental regime changes sweeping the region. Since the late twentieth century, these producers, including agriculturists, coffee-growers, small-scale farmers, and fishers, have faced a relentless onslaught of neoliberal policies that have exerted a devastating impact on their territories and resources, including water, production systems, and cultural traditions. In response, rural producers have ingeniously devised local visions and innovation niches to navigate the challenges posed by these regimes. Through transdisciplinary research approaches, the book presents a rich tapestry of ethnically diverse case studies from LA, shedding light on the multifaceted effects of socio-environmental, educational, and legal regimes on rural, traditional, and indigenous production systems.

Drawing on decades of research conducted in LA's rural territories by the participating authors, the book offers valuable insights into how producers are resiliently resisting and adapting to these regimes. It provides a baseline for developing new public policies that are more attuned to the realities of livelihoods, poverty, and environmental degradation in LA. These recommendations are rooted in post-development thinking, emphasizing territorial public policy with social inclusion and a human rights approach.

The book is a testament to the tireless efforts of LA's academics and their undergraduate and graduate students, who have embraced collaborative work, participatory research, and transdisciplinary approaches to understand the complexities of rural life. Their dedication to understanding the challenges faced by rural communities and their innovative solutions has contributed significantly to our understanding of the region's socio-environmental dynamics.

In conclusion, this book is a vital resource for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay between global socio-environmental regimes, rural livelihoods, and cultural heritage. It offers a wealth of insights and recommendations that can help shape policies and practices that promote sustainable development, social justice, and the preservation of traditional knowledge and practices.

Weight: 735g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030497699
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020