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Who’S The Big Bad Wolf: Exploring Ranchers’ Attitudes On Expanding Gray Wolf Populations Across Eastern Washington Rangeland, Maddy Fisk
Sociology & Anthropology Theses
In recent years Washington has seen a striking increase in the number of gray wolves residing within the state. In the last twelve months alone the number of wolves has jumped from 27 to well over 50. This growth has sparked fierce debate primarily between conservation groups and those involved in the cattle production industry. Urban conservation groups are unified in their support for wolf protection, yet less is known about what ranchers in the eastern part of the state want in regards to growing wolf numbers. Using mixed-methods and grounded theory, this exploratory study addresses stereotypes held by urban …
The Politics Of Transgenic Food: An Ethnographically Informed Analysis Of The Ban On Genetically Modified Crops In Bolivia, Kristin Gjelsteen
The Politics Of Transgenic Food: An Ethnographically Informed Analysis Of The Ban On Genetically Modified Crops In Bolivia, Kristin Gjelsteen
Summer Research
This research investigates a country that has recently committed itself to replacing all genetically modified crops with non-altered crops. Limitations and benefits associated with allowing or banning transgenic technology are examined through interviews with farmers, agricultural researchers, agronomists, biologists and environmental advocates in three diverse communities in Bolivia. This research explores how these stakeholders experience and understand the recent national rejection of this agricultural technology. Controversy surrounding development and use of transgenic technology illustrates moral, political, social and economic conflicts, presents risks and creates complex societal decisions with the potential to impact ecological systems, diversity of life, health (both natural …