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Under-Mining the Power of Communities
The Politics of Mining and Local Community in the Philippines
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The thesis explores the complex dynamics surrounding mining projects in mineral-rich communities, highlighting both the potential benefits, such as job creation and infrastructure development, and the significant negative impacts, including environmental degradation and social disruption. It examines how local residents navigate the conflicting narratives presented by pro- and anti-mining advocacy groups. The study investigates the factors influencing community participation in decision-making processes regarding mining, focusing on their economic, political, and socio-cultural implications.
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Under-Mining the Power of Communities, Menandro Abanes
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- 2010
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- Title
- Under-Mining the Power of Communities
- Subtitle
- The Politics of Mining and Local Community in the Philippines
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Menandro Abanes
- Publisher
- GRIN Verlag
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9783640772063
- Category
- Pedagogy
- Description
- The thesis explores the complex dynamics surrounding mining projects in mineral-rich communities, highlighting both the potential benefits, such as job creation and infrastructure development, and the significant negative impacts, including environmental degradation and social disruption. It examines how local residents navigate the conflicting narratives presented by pro- and anti-mining advocacy groups. The study investigates the factors influencing community participation in decision-making processes regarding mining, focusing on their economic, political, and socio-cultural implications.