Amazon, The: A Living Forest

Synopsis

Looks at the importance of the Amazon region in Brazil and what development means for the region. The four section of the video focus on: the forest - the eco-system of the Amazon; human occupation; the rubber tappers’ resistance to deforestation, focusing on Chico Mendes; the challenge ahead - a balanced look at the different options for development.

Language

English

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 58 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £21.00 (inc VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying 4-page booklet.

Uses

Ages 14 and up.

Subjects

Development studies; Geography

Keywords

Amazon river; deforestation; Mendes, Chico; rain forest

Production Company

Name

Christian Aid

Distributor

Name

Oxfam Publishing

Email

oxfam@bebc.co.uk

Web

http://publications.oxfam.org.uk/oxfam/default.asp?TAG=&CID= External site opens in new window

Phone

01202 712933

Fax

01202 712930

Address

c/o BEBC Distribution
PO Box 1496
Parkstone
Dorset
BH12 3YD