An Environmental History of the Plantation System on the Island of La Réunion (1638–1960) - Université de La Réunion Access content directly
Book Sections Year : 2024

An Environmental History of the Plantation System on the Island of La Réunion (1638–1960)

Abstract

How is an island different from a continent? This question was asked at a key moment in the development of a project. The answers were very varied and familiar: the distance from the mainland, sometimes the ultra-periphery; being surrounded by the sea; the micro-society that is created... But on the island of La Réunion, we realised a cruel answer related to the past of slavery: you can’t run far away. An island is also a closed place for animal and especially plant species. This explains the high rate of endemicity found there. Today this island is a tourist destination where many people want to go. The island’s paradigm shift is another sign of the success of social and environmental change and the improvement of the quality of life of the inhabitants of La Réunion.
Fichier principal
Vignette du fichier
Holstein-LostEden-2024.pdf (3.26 Mo) Télécharger le fichier
Origin Publication funded by an institution
Licence

Dates and versions

hal-04516882 , version 1 (22-03-2024)

Licence

Identifiers

  • HAL Id : hal-04516882 , version 1

Cite

Philippe Holstein, Jehanne-Emmanuelle Monnier, Pablo Corral-Broto. An Environmental History of the Plantation System on the Island of La Réunion (1638–1960). Milica Prokić; Pavla Šimková. Entire of Itself? : Towards an Environmental History of Islands, White Horse Press, pp.259-281, 2024, ISBN 978-1-912186-82-2. ⟨hal-04516882⟩
75 View
54 Download

Share

Gmail Mastodon Facebook X LinkedIn More