Desertification Studies: A Historical Review

Kadomura, Hiroshi

doi:10.4157/grj1984a.61.2_205

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“…One of the problems caused by humans utilizing the environment is desertification. This is not influenced only by the aridification of the climate but is also strongly influenced by human activities towards vulnerable arid environments (Kadomura 1988). For instance, Ichikawa (1983) argued that the excessive utilization of caatinga vegetation, which covers typical semiarid land in the Northeast region of Brazil, has caused its desertification.…”

Section: Environmental Use and Desertificationmentioning

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A Review of the Developments in Nature and Society Studies in Japan from the 1980s Onwards

Yokoyama

2013

Geog. Rev. Japan B

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This article reviewes the research trends in Nature and Society Studies authored by Japanese geographers, which have appeared in academic journals in the geography field in Japan from the 1980s onwards; these are organ ized into three categories, "landuse and subsistence activities, " "biological resources and subsistence activities" and "the environment and resources. " In two of the categories of "landuse and subsistence activities" and "biological re sources and subsistence activities, " there has been substantial research conducted which deals with cases in develop ing countries. Yet, research on domestic activities in Japan where significant economic development has already been achieved remains scarce. The reason for this seems to be that research dealing with domestic agriculture, forestry, livestock and fishery conducted from the geographical perspective has not emphasized the subsistence aspect of these activities but rather these were considered as a part of industries. Accordingly, the majority of research in these areas is conducted from the perspective of economic geography. In regards to the research on "the environment and resources, " it became evident that Nature and Society Studies has not yet determined what type of approach should be taken to analyze the environment/resource use and environmental perception. The Nature and Society Study Group represents a new field in Japanese geography but its significance for research on human-nature interactions has gradually come to be recognized in the community of Japanese geographers through various activities including symposiums. Preparing for and coping with natural hazards, the environment and development, sustainable resource use, environmental change and survival are all the targets of Nature and Society Studies, and research in these areas is expected to develop in the future.

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Section: Environmental Use and Desertificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of the Developments in Nature and Society Studies in Japan from the 1980s Onwards

Yokoyama

2013

Geog. Rev. Japan B

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African Area Studies by Japanese Geographers, 1987-2007

Sato

2008

Geogr. Rev. JPN, Chirigaku Hyoron

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Abstract:This paper reviews the major researches on African area studies conducted during the past 20 years by Japanese geographers . Mainly three major trends are reviewed and examined to find common interests and future directions: (1) Studies by physical geographers on late Quaternary environmental history, physical as well as anthropogenic impact on formation or change of landscape, and human response to currently changing environment , (2) Studies on subsistence economy, technology and strategy of local people including concerns of interaction among local groups and historical dynamics, (3) Political economy and political ecology that focus on coping behaviors and strategies of various actors in rural as well as urban areas with unstable environment stemming from global or national political economy.

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Desertification Studies: A Historical Review

Cited by 2 publications

References 36 publications

A Review of the Developments in Nature and Society Studies in Japan from the 1980s Onwards

A Review of the Developments in Nature and Society Studies in Japan from the 1980s Onwards

African Area Studies by Japanese Geographers, 1987-2007

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