This book introduces readers to the important concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. Contributions from scientists and academics in the social sciences and humanities provide readers with an initial _tool kit_ for understanding the concepts central to their disciplinary perspective and the multi-dimensional aspects of deforestation.

This book introduces readers to the important concepts for understanding the environmental challenges and consequences of deforestation. Contributions from scientists and academics in the social sciences and humanities provide readers with an initial _tool kit_ for understanding the concepts central to their disciplinary perspective and the multi-dimensional aspects of deforestation.