Boserups Theory Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What did Boserup believe
A
When population grows people will be forced to innovate and adapt
2
Q
What is included in the green revolution
A
High yield crop varieties, GM crops, fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides, large scale and smarter machinery
3
Q
However what’s a counter to Boserup
A
More technology centred puts more strain and pressure on the environment
4
Q
What does a larger population mean
A
More minds focussed on innovation
5
Q
Is Boserup correct
A
Only up until a point meaning a mixture of both Boserup and Malthus may be correct
