For better or worse, I’ve decided to abandon my previous capstone project (related to seed sovereignty and rural development in the Dominican Republic). I’ve been having some doubts about it for a while, and what it comes down to is that […]
Working through questions and methodolgy
Some preliminary research questions: Framing What specific theories and ideologies inform current discourse on (sustainable) economic development? What goals and “goods” do they take for granted? How have laissez faire economic policies affected agricultural systems and rural development in Latin America? What alternatives […]
Annotated bibliography
What follows is a list of scholarly sources that have informed my capstone research up until this point, and that I will continue to draw upon as I move forward. The subjects covered by these resources include land reform, neoliberal […]
A look at my academic path
In the fall of 2012, I walked into ENVS 220 with virtually no idea what I wanted my concentration to be. Imagine my surprise (and dismay) when the very first week, Jessica had us define our interests. I had happened to […]
A few pre-thesis thoughts…
During my time at Lewis & Clark, I’ve done a fair bit of dabbling. Studying subjects ranging from American suburban development to Indian hydroelectric projects, carbon tax equity in Portland to transnational peasants’ movements, my body of work isn’t exactly cohesive. Envious of my […]