Relationships and the Course of Social Events During Mineral Exploration

This book provides the results of nine case studies of the course of social events in mineral exploration projects (mostly in Latin America). The author concluded that, while each case is sui generis, the underlying sociological processes are the same. Th

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Relationships and the Course of Social Events During Mineral Exploration An Applied Sociology Approach

SpringerBriefs in Geoethics Editor-in-Chief Silvia Peppoloni, National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INVG), Rome, Italy Series Editors Nic Bilham, University of Exeter, Penryn, UK Peter T. Bobrowsky, Geological Survey of Canada, Sidney, Canada Vincent S. Cronin, Baylor University, Waco, USA Giuseppe Di Capua, National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INVG), Rome, Italy Iain Stewart, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK Artur Sá, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal Rika Preiser, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa

SpringerBriefs in Geoethics envisions a series of short publications that aim to discuss ethical, social, and cultural implications of geosciences knowledge, education, research, practice and communication. The series SpringerBriefs in Geoethics is sponsored by the IAPG—International Association for Promoting Geoethics (http://www.geoethics.org). The intention is to present concise summaries of cutting-edge theoretical aspects, research, practical applications, as well as case-studies across a wide spectrum. SpringerBriefs in Geoethics are seen as complementing monographs and journal articles, or developing innovative perspectives with compact volumes of 50 to 125 pages, covering a wide range of contents comprising philosophy of geosciences and history of geosciences thinking; research integrity and professionalism in geosciences; working climate issues and related aspects; geoethics in georisks and disaster risk reduction; responsible georesources management; ethical and social aspects in geoeducation and geosciences communication; geoethics applied to different geoscience fields including economic geology, paleontology, forensic geology and medical geology; ethical and societal relevance of geoheritage and geodiversity; sociological aspects in geosciences and geosciences-society-policy interface; geosciences for sustainable and responsible development; geoethical implications in global and local changes of socio-ecological systems; ethics in geoengineering; ethical issues in climate change and ocean science studies; ethical implications in geosciences data life cycle and big data; ethical and social matters in the international geoscience cooperation. Typical topics might include: – – – – – –

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