{"product_id":"9783032102683","title":"The Amazonian Odyssey: An Economic, Environmental, and Social History","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Amazonian Odyssey: An Economic, Environmental, and Social History\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRente Nascimento, José\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eIn this book, José Rente Nascimento explores the economic, environmental, social, and cultural dynamics of the Amazon. The book weaves five centuries of transformation, highlighting geographical conditions, Amerindian resource stewardship, the rubber boom, postcolonial policies, and today’s development pressures. Spanning infrastructure, mining, ranching, and agricultural expansion, the book analyzes Amazonian challenges within their historical context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eDrawing on lessons from both failed policies and successful initiatives, Nascimento addresses urgent contemporary issues, including deforestation, indigenous welfare, land tenure, forest-based development, and the complex balance between environmental protection and sustainable growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003eMore than a historical account, this book presents a conceptual framework that links past trajectories to present challenges, providing an essential and inspiring resource for students, policymakers, researchers, and all those seeking to learn from Amazonia’s history to secure its sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Palgrave Macmillan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2026-12-11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783032102683\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 210cm x148cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44542727553164,"sku":"9783032102683","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032102683.jpg?v=1778008967","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032102683","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}