This article aims to interpret the most well-known theories of economic development based on the assumption that these theories are contemporary mythological tales and, consequently, the Brazilian 2000’s neo-developmentalism agenda as an inexact unique blend of them all. The study uses Roland Barthes’ semiotic interpretation on the social structure and roles of myths to argue that theories of development are rather a compound of ideologies than a scientific field of inquiry. In addition, the article draws a parallel between Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey and the five widely known narratives of development: Protectionist, Keynesian, Institutional, Entrepreneurial and Neoclassical.
Flamboyant mirim gum is a galactomannan, extracted from Caesalpinia pulcherrima seeds, a legume family schrub. The main objective of this work was to propose a factorial experimental design to optimize the galactomannan extraction process from its seeds and evaluate its potential as a viscosifying agent for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). The galactomannan was characterized by FTIR, NMR, SEC, thermogravimetric analysis, elemental analysis, and rheology. Structural analyses confirmed the presence of the desired galactomannan content. The best yield obtained was 7.3% for initial seed mass and 24.6% for the endosperm. Rheological analysis showed that Flamboyant mirim gum is a promising alternative for EOR application in high salinity conditions. In addition, stability tests showed that glutaraldehyde can be considered a promising biocide for fluids containing galactomannan since it maintained the viscosity values of the systems for 42 days. Thus, the results confirmed the adequacy of the extraction procedure for obtaining galactomannan.
This chapter tells the story of how communities in the Amazon are being affected and are resisting the soy Global Value Chain in recent years. By analyzing how different sets of groups (indigenous, ribeirinho, quilombolas, fisherman) are affected by capital and state in the regions of the Lower Tapajós and the Lower Tocantins, this chapter investigates the role of Convention 169 of the International Labour Organization in their resistance. The framework in which capital and state advances in traditional territories is the Arco Norte, a mega infrastructure of road, railroad, and ports being built for the outflow of soy. Despite the huge imbalance of power in each context, to the detriment of traditional communities, this chapter shows that building overarching (international) coalitions and having rights internationally recognized can help the struggles of traditional communities to guarantee their lands, their identities, and their rights.
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