Problematizing the Role of Community in Natural Resource Management

"Problematizing the Role of Community in Natural Resource Management" is an academic book that addresses the complex relationship between communities and the management of natural resources. It highlights the various perspectives represented in the academic discussion about the role of communities in resource use and conservation. While some studies emphasize the positive aspects of communities in preserving natural resources, others criticize that local and indigenous populations do not always act in an environmentally friendly manner. This book examines the challenges communities face and analyzes whether it is possible to strengthen their role in resource use or if they will disappear in the context of neoliberal processes. Through a case study of the Nevado de Toluca National Park, the effectiveness of community-based approaches is critically assessed in comparison to top-down management systems.