Environmental perception and political mobilization in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo: a comparative analysis

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2005
Country:
Brazil
Document Type:
Book Chapter
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
Authors:
Alonso, A., Costa, V.

Abstract

This chapter discusses the processes that shape citizen engagement in scientific and technical issues in Brazil, focusing on an environmental case (efforts to build circular highways in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo). Owing to copyright restrictions, only the first 3 pages are attached, together with a link to the book at Zed Books.

Citation

Alonso, A.; Costa, V. Environmental perception and political mobilization in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo: a comparative analysis. In: Science and Citizens: Globalization and the challenge of Engagement.. Zed Books, London, (2005) ISBN 9781842775516

Published 1 January 2005
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