Indigenous Amazonia, Regional Development and Territorial Dynamics: Contentious Issues ed. by Walter Leal Filho, Victor T. King, and Ismar Borges de Lima (review).

The book "Indigenous Amazonia, Regional Development and Territorial Dynamics: Contentious Issues" edited by Walter Leal Filho, Victor T. King, and Ismar Borges de Lima provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary issues faced by Indigenous communities and the environment in the Amazon region. It explores the adequacy of current laws, mechanisms, and policies in protecting Indigenous peoples, their knowledge, and their territories from neocolonial actions and resource exploitation. The book emphasizes the importance of Indigenous knowledge and highlights the various perspectives, experiences, and research with Indigenous peoples across the Amazon countries. It also addresses topics such as Indigenous land demarcation, mega development projects, deforestation, and possible solutions for the region. The book covers a range of disciplines and offers insights into the complexities of Indigenous community-based tourism, ecotourism, and the ontological turn in human geography and Latin American studies. Overall, it provides a valuable resource for understanding the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in the Amazon and how to improve development efforts in the region. [Extracted from the article]