Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Social Sciences
First Advisor
Andrews, Anthony
Keywords
Guatemala, United Fruit Company, Chiquita, Bananas, Ecology, Environment, Political Ecology
Area of Concentration
Environmental Studies
Abstract
Guatemala is home to some of the most diverse and ecologically significant ecosystems in Central America. Recently, the degrading rainforests and dramatic biodiversity loss has received attention from foreign conservation programs. These circumstances are complex and the stakeholder relationships, whether ecological or human, are often extremely vulnerable. Guatemala's colonial and liberal history, analyzed from an ecological perspective, illuminates aspects of the country's development and produce a more holistic understanding of current political, social, as well as environmental circumstances. Specific aspects of the country's development, such as the role of agriculture, private industry, and land dispossession, are vital to addressing these environmental issues.
Recommended Citation
Zimmerman, Sophia, "YIELDING TO THE OCTOPUS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF AGRICULTURE, IMPERIALISM, AND LANDLESSNESS IN GUATEMALA" (2013). Theses & ETDs. 6843.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/6843
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