This work evaluates the merits of a widely-used approach to natural resource management; participatory action research (PAR); an approach to resource management that strives to link researchers with farmers and other local residents whose lives are effected by long-range conservation programmes. The authors begin the book with the history of PAR; and then use a variety of case studies that chronicle sustainable development efforts in Brazil. They evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these efforts and suggest specific ways to improve on future PAR efforts.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Essential readingBy Gerald S. SamsonEssential reading for all music enthusiasts0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent!!!By YorkA great read!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting cross between music and biologyBy TLROverall; I enjoyed this book. One concept that really resonated with me is that we unconsciously understand much more about music than we have the vocabulary to express (unless were music theory majors); and that music that interests us mostly meets our expectations for a particular genre; but includes some surprises so that its not merely trite. That being said; Im both a biologist and a serious amateur musician; and I did find some of the book slow going. The author jumps around quite a bit from personal anecdotes like his meeting with Crick to way too much neuroanatomy.