Under-Mining the Power of Communities

The Politics of Mining and Local Community in the Philippines

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching
Cover of the book Under-Mining the Power of Communities by Menandro Abanes, GRIN Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Menandro Abanes ISBN: 9783640771875
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: December 8, 2010
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Menandro Abanes
ISBN: 9783640771875
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: December 8, 2010
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Master's Thesis from the year 2006 in the subject Pedagogy - Science, Theory, Anthropology, grade: B, Ateneo de Manila University (Institute of Philippine Culture), course: MA Anthropology, language: English, abstract: Environmentally critical projects such as mining remain a controversial and divisive issue in mineral-rich communities. Arguably, mining projects bring jobs, revenues to local governments, cash income, and various development projects, such as electrification, paved roads, schools with free or subsidized education, chapels, water system, and other livelihood programs. In many instances, these benefits are very enticing and attractive to locals. However, scientific studies and objective data on mining operations in various communities have found out that mining also brings adverse effects and negative impacts on locals and the environment, such as displacement from homes and traditional livelihoods, dependence on cash income and incursion into their value system leading to consumerism, health problems caused by exposure to toxic materials, siltation of waterways, deforestation, loss of productive land, and pollution of marine environments (Coumans, 1999; Florentino-Hofileña, 1996; McAndrew, 1983; Regis, 2001; Tujan & Guzman, 1998). Environmental advocacy campaigns of both pro- and anti-mining communicate these mining benefits and costs to the locals to convince them either to accept the mining project or join the struggle against the mining project. Given these two scenarios, how do locals decide when a mining project is presented in their community? How do they participate in the decision-making that impact on their economic, political and socio-cultural standing? What influences their participation in decision-making and their decision? The locals of Rapu-Rapu Island were in that situation in 2001 when a mining project was seeking social acceptability from the local communities. This study revisited their decision and explained why they decided that way. It also took into account the crucial contexts of the decision-making of the locals.

Menandro S. Abanes is a researcher from the Philippines. He earned his PhD in Social Science from Radboud University Nijmegen. He teaches at Ateneo de Naga University in Bicol, Philippines.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Master's Thesis from the year 2006 in the subject Pedagogy - Science, Theory, Anthropology, grade: B, Ateneo de Manila University (Institute of Philippine Culture), course: MA Anthropology, language: English, abstract: Environmentally critical projects such as mining remain a controversial and divisive issue in mineral-rich communities. Arguably, mining projects bring jobs, revenues to local governments, cash income, and various development projects, such as electrification, paved roads, schools with free or subsidized education, chapels, water system, and other livelihood programs. In many instances, these benefits are very enticing and attractive to locals. However, scientific studies and objective data on mining operations in various communities have found out that mining also brings adverse effects and negative impacts on locals and the environment, such as displacement from homes and traditional livelihoods, dependence on cash income and incursion into their value system leading to consumerism, health problems caused by exposure to toxic materials, siltation of waterways, deforestation, loss of productive land, and pollution of marine environments (Coumans, 1999; Florentino-Hofileña, 1996; McAndrew, 1983; Regis, 2001; Tujan & Guzman, 1998). Environmental advocacy campaigns of both pro- and anti-mining communicate these mining benefits and costs to the locals to convince them either to accept the mining project or join the struggle against the mining project. Given these two scenarios, how do locals decide when a mining project is presented in their community? How do they participate in the decision-making that impact on their economic, political and socio-cultural standing? What influences their participation in decision-making and their decision? The locals of Rapu-Rapu Island were in that situation in 2001 when a mining project was seeking social acceptability from the local communities. This study revisited their decision and explained why they decided that way. It also took into account the crucial contexts of the decision-making of the locals.

Menandro S. Abanes is a researcher from the Philippines. He earned his PhD in Social Science from Radboud University Nijmegen. He teaches at Ateneo de Naga University in Bicol, Philippines.

More books from GRIN Publishing

Cover of the book Staying with the original lender is a double-edged sword by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book Reaganomics - Change through continuity by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book Fathers and Sons - Ivan Turgenev by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book Describe the different public policies proposed to eradicate child labour. by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book The Managing Diversity program of the Deutsche Bank by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book The divergences between maoism and classical marxist thought by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book The social security system of Germany and Sweden in the area of unemployment by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book Comedy and Burlesque in Henry Fielding and Jane Austen by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book Gothic glimpses in Margaret Atwood's 'Cat's Eye' or representations of art and media and mysterious twin ship by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book Hijacked Islam - The Influence of Islam on American Foreign Policy by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book Fragebogenuntersuchung zur Benutzung des Fremdsprachenwörterbuches in der Schule by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book Staffing in Educational Institutions: Experiences from Tanzania by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book A Comparison of Theseus in Greek mythology and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book History and its relevance for understanding Jonathan Swift's satirical works by Menandro Abanes
Cover of the book Thane Rosenbaum: Elijah Visible - a mirror of Jewish life torn between history and tradition and contemporary American society by Menandro Abanes
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy