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Peruvian Rainforest, 2002.
A study into the effects of deforestation on the rainforests of Peru.
5,299 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 221.95
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This paper explores the immense rainforest found in Peru, part of the larger South American rainforests. The paper begins with a description of the vast amounts of flora and fauna which can be found within the rainforest. The paper then explores how the deforestation which is conducted in the area has led to the destruction of not only this unique and special flora and fauna, but also to the indigenous people who inhabit the land. The paper concludes with a research proposal whose aim is to help stop the destruction of these forests.
Contents:
Introduction
Political Ecological Approach
Historical Background
The Multiple Factors Contributing to the Problem
Analysis of the Causes of Deforestation.
Proposals for Research
References
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"Currently the majority of the Peruvian Amazon is endangered by the threat of deforestation and other activities of man. In the early 20th century the rubber boom set off a continuing cycle of Peruvian politicians and international players bent on extracting natural resources from the Amazon with out much regard to the harm these activities would cause. Causes of deforestation in Peru do include logging, as well as oil drilling, spraying of chemicals and the clearing of vegetation to eliminate coca plants. Colonization by rural Peruvians leading to untouched prime Peruvian Amazonian forest being turned into farms and pastures are also major causes of the destruction of the Peruvian Amazonian forest. With the increase human population also comes increased pressure on the animal population due to over-hunting."
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Destruction of Rainforests, 2008.
This paper discusses the environmental problem of the destruction of the rainforests.
1,046 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 61.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that the destruction of the tropical rainforests is one of the biggest global environmental problems that one faces today. Although the rainforests are 'local' and confined to certain areas of the world, their destruction is, nevertheless, a global problem, and this is so for several reasons. The writer explains that first, the rainforests are the lungs of the planet. They absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Rainforests are also sinks, storage reservoirs of natural substances, in particular of carbon. Finally, the writer notes that rainforests are the only habitats of literally thousands and thousands of plant and animal species. The writer discusses that mist developing countries are attempting to improve and develop their economies and deal with population growth and the rainforests represent valuable natural resources and opportunities for export and foreign revenues. The writer concludes that deforestation can be fought by taking into consideration a broad range of issues and applying a broad range of policies and the sustainable management of forestry as well as agriculture. Further more conservation targets must be set, not just for the rainforests but also for the protection of the species diversity they contain.
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"Industrial development is also the reason for deforestation in the Amazon, as the region contains mineral deposits of gold, diamonds and other minerals as well a huge supply of fresh water that could potentially supply much hydroelectric energy. Mining is an environmentally devastating economy in itself and requires additional clearing for road or rail development in order to transport the mined minerals. A cattle ranching is also a source of deforestation exclusive to Latin America, although according to Myers it has been on the decrease. One of the ways to deal with deforestation in the Amazon is to focus on more sustainable means of agriculture and less destructive logging methods as well as reforestation. Extractive reserve is an example given by Chasmer and Perry-Globa, (1998) for a way for more sustainable economic development of the Amazon. Rubber tappers collect small amounts of latex from rubber trees each day, which they sell. The trees are not destroyed. These activities can be extended to other forest products in the Amazon: nuts, fruits and vegetables. However, the biggest problem with preserving the rainforest I countries such as Brazil is the fact that these countries must balance conservation with the need for economic development and foreign capital."
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Saving the Rainforest, 2003.
This paper looks at the many important aspects of the rainforest and why it should be saved.
724 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 43.95
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This paper spells out the extreme importance of making every effort to save the world's rainforests. Many people do not realize the importance of plants and trees to the human and animal populations. Oxygen, our most important resource, comes from the rainforests. Also, the rainforests have provided many cures for diseases and are home to many exotic and beautiful animals. The paper argues that the depletion of the rainforests will eventually result in the demise of the world.
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"Global warming is causing a greenhouse effect on the earth. Since the 1930s the average temperature has risen at least ten degrees and even more in some places (Hartmann 53). Cutting down trees in the rainforest is making carbon dioxide in the atmosphere more abundant, because trees take in carbon dioxide. In The Last Hours of Sunlight: Waking Up to Personal and Global Transformation, Thom Hartmann address the problems of the greenhouse effect. ?It is exactly what it says; the world is becoming a greenhouse. We are holding in carbon dioxide because there are fewer trees to absorb what humans produce? (9). ?The way that humans are jumping on the opportunity the cut down tress it is like humans are trying to commit suicide by asphyxiation? (Bjorn 82). Oxygen is our most important resource and humans are not thinking of the consequences of their actions."
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Rainforests, 2005.
This paper discusses the ecological problems of the rainforests.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper explains that tropical rainforests are dense, wet forests, found in high rainfall regions close to the equator; however, most of the rainforests have been destroyed in the last 50 years. The author points out that one of the main reasons for destruction of the rainforests is logging; corporations have convinced many rainforest countries that it would improve their economies to allow companies to use these lands, and now these countries' economies have become dependent on it. The paper concludes that the sustainable development of the rainforests will probably not be achieved until issues like poverty and consumer demands are resolved.
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"The rainforest provides many benefits to humans, animals, the world, and our environment. However, there are many dangers to the rainforest. One danger is that people and corporations are destroying trees in the rainforest. They are also killing animals that are in the food chain and destroying their habitats. The rainforest is home to over fifty percent of all plants and animals on earth. The rainforest breathes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Some rainforests are an untouched frontier, with many new animals and even new tribes of people."
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Rainforest Depletion, 2008.
This paper looks at the causes and potential effects of rainforest depletion.
2,588 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 132.95
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In this article, the writer notes that tropical rainforests are arguably the most precious natural resource on the earth and constitute the world's most diverse biological eco-system. The writer points out that unfortunately, rainforests are being destroyed at an alarming and unsustainable rate and may even disappear completely within a few decades if the present rate of their depletion continues. In this paper the writer discusses the causes of rainforest depletion and the potential catastrophic effects of their rapid destruction.
Outline:
Causes of Rainforest Depletion
Direct Causes
Underlying/ Indirect Causes
Potential Effects of Rainforest Depletion
Conclusion
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"Commercial Agriculture is different from slash-and-burn farming and refers to large-scale farming of cash crops such as sugar, palm oil, natural rubber, coffee, cacao, and tropical fruits by business corporations. Such large-scale farming contributes to deforestation in a number of ways. The very meaning of 'cash crops' means that the commercial agriculture in only interested in maximizing his profits by using modern machinery, fertilizers and pesticides and is not bothered about the environment. A specific example of commercial agriculture is the palm-oil plantations in the South East Asian countries that have replaced vast tracts of tropical rainforests, especially Indonesia in the recent past. Widespread use of agrochemicals by commercial agriculture companies results in contamination of crops, soils, and ground water and the occupation of choicest land by influential corporations force the subsistence farmers further out into the forests leading to indirect deforestation."
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Peruvian Immigration, 2005.
A look at why Peruvians emigrate and what determines their country of destination.
1,857 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 100.95
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This paper provides an overview of recent Peruvian history and politics. It discusses how these factors impact an emigrant's decision about where to relocate. The writer discusses factors which make the United States a popular destination and compares this with other countries of choice.
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Introduction
Political History of Peru
Economic History of Peru
Peruvian Migration to the United States of America
Peruvian Migration to Other Countries
Reasons for Migration from Peru
References
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"Archaeological studies have shown that Peru was inhabited as back as 10,000 BC. The Chavin culture that existed around 900 BC is what we are most familiar with among the earlier cultures and the next culture to develop was the Paracas culture around 300 BC. The subsequent developments in the growth of civilization in Peru culminated with the Incas dominating the scene by 700 AD and ruling over the region till the arrival of the Spaniards in 1531, who proceeded to establish their dominion over the territory by defeating the Incas. The Spaniards did take some to establish their total control as they had to deal with the native revolts that arose. The rule of the Spaniards was marked by two factors, the looting of the Inca gold and wealth and taking them back to Spain and the cruelty that was the hallmark of their rule. Peru remained under Spanish control till 1821, when an uprising of Spanish landowners and their forces defeated the Spanish authorities and became independent. In the twentieth century the Peruvian military has played an important part on the political scene of Peru. Coups have regularly caused interruption civilian elected governments. The last occurrence was in 1968 and the military ruled the country through a succession of military heads of state till 1980 when civilian rule was restored. (Encyclopedia: History of Peru)"
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The Rainforest as an Ecosystem, 2003.
A comprehensive analysis of how a rainforest functions as an ecosystem, together with an assessment of what factors are serving to destroy it.
2,703 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 137.95
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This paper provides a review and discussion to determine the biogeography of the rainforest ecosystem, some of the tools needed to study the environment, an examination of the flora and fauna to be found there, and how the food web works. An analysis of the impact of humans on the rainforest ecosystem is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"In fact, not all rainforests are by definition jungles. Generally speaking, an ecosystem is any community together with its nonliving surroundings (Audesirk 3). The principles underlying the study of ecosystems are based on the concept that all of the elements of a life-supporting environment of any size, whether natural or man-made, are parts of an interrelated network in which each element interacts directly or indirectly with all others and serves to affect the function of the whole as well. All of the ecosystems on Earth are contained within the largest of them, the ecosphere, which encompasses the entire physical Earth (geosphere) and all of its biological components (biosphere) (Ecosystems 5). According to Teresa and Gerald Audesirk, large areas of South America and Africa lie along the equator. ?Here the temperature averages between 77 degrees and 86 degrees F with little variation, and rainfall ranges from 100 to 160 inches each year? (921). Rainforests usually occur in regions where there is a high annual rainfall of generally more than 70 inches and a hot and steamy climate. The trees found in these regions are evergreen."
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Rainforest Depletion, 2005.
This paper discusses the effect of rainforest depletion on the atmosphere.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 16 sources, AU$ 164.95
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This paper examines that the Amazon rainforest is an embattled resource being depleted at an alarming rate on a daily basis, which has a global effect. The author points out that the deforestation of the Amazonian rainforest effects the atmosphere by increasing carbon dioxide, which leads to global warming. The paper discusses several perspectives in relation to global warming and the reasons behind the cause behind global warming.
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"The Amazon rainforest is an embattled resource being depleted at an alarming rate on a daily basis. The effect of such a loss is not merely local or regional, nor is it limited to Brazil or even the South American continent. The effect is global. Every day, species of animals, insects, and plants disappear from the ecosystem, some of which have yet to be discovered, let alone studied. Even more alarming is the amount of carbon dioxide that is no longer processed from the atmosphere due to the depletion of this resource. If the destruction of the rainforest continues at the present rate, it completely will disappear, a loss that will be devastating for the global environment. The environment is inextricably linked to the world's population."
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"The Road Through the Rainforest", 2002.
An review of "The Road Through the Rainforest, Living Anthropology in Highland Papua New Guinea" by David Hayano.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 74.95
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This paper will discuss the book The Road Through the Rainforest, Living Anthropology in Highland Papua New Guinea by David Hayano. By revealing the nature of his fieldwork in the island of Papa New Guinea, we can understand how he went about discovering the relationships that a road made between 'civilization' and the tribal networks that were created to make this connection through the jungle. His work will discuss the nature of his exploration and the relationship between tribes and people that lived outside of the jungle.
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"Raytheon: Defender of the Rainforest", 2003.
A review and analysis of Graham Beaver's "Raytheon: Defender of the Rainforest".
2,434 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 125.95
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This paper provides an overview of Raytheon, an analysis of the strategic management views of Gary Hamel and C. K. Prahalad compared to Michael Porter's views as discussed in Graham Beaver's 1998 case study, "Raytheon: Defender of the Rainforest," a discussion of how Raytheon can achieve a competitive advantage in the environmental protection industry in light of its defense-related focus in the past, followed by an evaluation of the future role of strategic innovation at Raytheon. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Strategic management has received much attention over the past few decades, due in large part to books by Michael Porter and Stephen Robbins that provide a number of frameworks for leaders to use to help guide their organizations through these changing times. In the case of Raytheon, this strategic management has been focused on responding to opportunities and in some cases, creating opportunities, by concentrating on their core competencies. In the case of Raytheon, however, it would seem that these core competencies are not so much the strategic planning involved, but rather the ability to jump on a chance when it comes along and through positioning itself according to the demands of the markets it serves."
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Through The Arc Of The Rainforest, 2004.
This paper explores Yamashita's novel "Through the Arc of the Rainforest" and considers the effects of globalization.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper considers the theme of globalization and its affect on local culture within Yamashita's novel "Through the Arc of the Rainforest." The paper includes the plot of the story and studies exploitation and ecological destruction.
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"Despite the whimsical, almost magical mood of the narrative, Karen Tei Yamashita's "Through the Arc of the Rainforest" is a novel deeply concerned with environmental issues. Indeed while Yamashita's text belongs to the school of magical realism following the lead of Latin American writer Gabriel Garc. "Through the Arc..." offers much in the way of social commentary regarding the environment both on a local and global level."
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The Peruvian Highway Transportation System, 2004.
This paper offers a discussion of the problems with the Peruvian transportation system.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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In this article, the writer examines the various problems with the transportation system in Peru. The writer discusses their causes of these problems and solutions. Further, the writer looks at related difficulties and problems regarding Peruvian transportation. Focus is placed on the Peru highway infrastructure development and urban transport project.
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"Peru's national transport system has been subjected to intense difficulties over its lifespan. Five key problems affecting the system are geographical factors, weather and natural disasters, terrorism inadequate maintenance and poor construction. The current government is now attempting to address these challenges and has recently introduced plans for large-scale development operations which it is hoped will better support the social and economic aims of all Peruvians, particularly those in rural areas. Peru's geographical proximity to the ecological treasures of the Andes mountains and the Amazon ..."
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Saving the Amazon Rainforest, 2001.
An overview of the Amazon Rainforest, including its natural features, its ecology, the human threats it faces, and how people can work to save it.
1,571 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 86.95
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"Rainforests are some of the most valuable resources we have, yet they are being destroyed in massive proportions. Many medicines, foods, natural insecticides and oil producing trees are found in the rainforest. The rainforest also holds endless possibilities for useful, undiscovered resources such as cures for disease and new food crops. The rainforest is also a big producer of the world?s? oxygen supply. When we destroy the rainforest, we are destroying our own oxygen supply. Many organizations have been battling to save the rainforests. If the destruction is to stop, a greater effort must be made to understand the causes behind the destruction of the rainforests. "
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Brazilian Rainforests, 1994.
The people of Brazil are in a very difficult situation because they are an extremely indebted nation. Destruction, and reutilization of the Amazonian rainforest may provide temporary relief, but may have many disastrous effects for the future.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 66.95
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"Brazilian Rainforests
Introduction
The intent in the following pages is to explore briefly the impact of changes in the Amazonian ecosystem, with particular emphasis on the way in which environmental problems affect the people of the region.
The Rainforest
Most people are familiar with the basic details of the situation in the Amazonian rainforests. They are aware that this is perhaps the lushest environment for life on earth, with a plethora of species that scientists indicate have not even yet been fully identified. Marguerite Holloway noted that while.."
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Rainforest Depletion, 2002.
An analysis of rainforest depletion due to a lack of environmental ethics.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 104.95
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A study of the theoretical approaches to environmental ethics which relates how the normative approach contrasts with them and how.
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Indigenous Peruvian Andeans and Coca, 1995.
This paper describes the biosocial aspects of coca production and consumption among the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Andes: Social and cultural evolution of native people, Role of the Spanish conquerors, drug lords and government in their produc
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 106.95
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"The purpose of this paper will be to briefly describe the biosocial aspects of coca production and consumption among the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Andes. Coca is a plant similar to the rosebush; the leaves of this plant contain a stimulating narcotic when chewed. Until the 1920s or thereabouts, depending upon prohibition by local ordinances, coca was used as the basis for flavoring popular soft drinks worldwide, hence "Coca Cola," and was a major Peruvian export commodity along with coffee. Coca is also the basis for cocaine, a powerful narcotic. At the turn-of-the-century a popular and oft-prescribed medication internationally, cocaine was gradually made illegal from the 1930s through the 1970s. In 1978, cultivation of coca for narcotics uses was made illegal in Peru. Cultivation of small ... "
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