Natura 2000 and the narrative nature of nature: A case for critical discourse analysis

Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 53-68

  Sumares, David ^a   Fidélis, Teresa ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF AVEIRO   (Portugal)

Author keywords

Conservation of semi natural habitats; Critical discourse analysis; Local discourses and narratives; Natura 2000

Indexed keywords

EID: 84857565797     PISSN: 1943815X     EISSN: 19438168     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1943815X.2011.556649     Document Type: Article

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