Martinez-Alier 2014

Question 1

2014

Answer 1

Martinez-Alier

Question 2

Martinez-Alier

Answer 2

2014

Question 3

What does Martinez-Alier (2014) focus on

Answer 3

The environmentalism of the poor or indigenous populations involved in resource extraction conflicts around the world. these groups struggle to preserve their own livelihoods against mining companies, hydroelectric dams etc.

Question 4

What are the indigenous or poor groups a part of (Martinez-Alier, 2014)

Answer 4

The environmental justice movement, as they resist the actions. of companies and want to protect nature

Question 5

What are these groups fighting for (Martinez-Alier, 2014)

Answer 5

Their fight for the environment is inseparable for their fight got human rights

Question 6

Is environment a luxury good? (Martinez-Alier, 2014)

Answer 6

A clean and safe environment is a need for all humans rather than a luxury good

Question 7

Davey, 2009; Martinez-Alier 2000 and 2002

Answer 7

The poor and largely rural populations of the South are more connected to the environment, and therefore have a better understanding of what is at stake through not managing it carefully

Question 8

Academics and conflict

Answer 8

A lot of academics have looked at environmental conflicts, such as Guha who looked at Chico Mendes, and Matinez-Alier looked at Latin American environmental movements.

Question 9

Who stated the poor and largely rural populations of the south are more connected to the environment

Answer 9

Davey, 2009; Martinez-Alier 2000 and 2002