Roger D. Stone DREAMS of AMAZONIA HB/DJ 1st

Dreams of Amazonia - The riches - discovered, squandered, and still being found in the New World's vanishing frontier

Written by Roger D. Stone

Illustrated as well as photographs

Numerous photographs hardback is a very good size as well, 9 1/2" X 6 1/2"

Tight Binding with clean pages, dust jacket shows wear

SYNOPSIS

"The richesdiscovered, squandered, and still being foundin the New World's vanishing frontier."

The author's insights into new scientific discoveries that deepen our understanding of the Amazon's environmental balance, his shrewd assessment of Brazilian and American politics, and his vivid understanding of the special cultural and economic aspects of Amazonian life make this book a special testament to a place of to a place of unique allure and power.

"The best introduction to the world's greatest forest."The Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Stone is more than a good traveler and an inviting writer...He offers an up-to-date and documented account based on history both human and natural."Scientific American

"What a pleasure to read such a calm, reasoned, factual account." Houston Chronicle

The vanishing rain forest has emerged as a symbol of our troubled environment. But how much do we really know about this fragile, exquisitely beautiful, and profoundly misunderstood ecosystem?

Since the sixteenth century, when explorers first came in search of El Dorado, people have sought to exploit its elusive riches.

Today Amazonia faces extinction at the hands of a new breed of fortune hunter - developers.

In fascinating detail, Roger D. Stone writes of the history, ecology, politics, and economics of this endlessly alluring region.

With expertise and insight, he addresses the question of how Amazonia can be preserved and can be economically viable at the same time.

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