Political Ecology in a Yucatec Maya Community

Download or read book Political Ecology in a Yucatec Maya Community written by Eugene Newton Anderson and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For instance, traditional subsistence agriculture is broadly sustainable at current population densities, but hunting is not, and modern mechanized agriculture has an uncertain future." "Bringing the voice of contemporary Maya to every page, the authors offer an encyclopedic overview of the region: history, environment, agriculture, medicine, social relations, and economy. Whether discussing the fine points of beekeeping or addressing the problem of deforestation, they provide a remarkably detailed account that immerses readers in the landscape.".