Karleen Jones West: 1 book
Who Speaks for Nature?
Indigenous Movements, Public Opinion, and the Petro-State in Ecuador
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2019
In 2009, Ecuador became the first nation ever to enshrine rights for nature in its constitution. Nature was accorded inalienable rights, and every citizen was granted standing to defend those rights. At the same time, the government advanced a policy of "extractive populism," buying public support...
