Terras, rios e igarapés: estrutura agrária e conflitos no Baixo Tocantins (1860-1880)

Abstract

This thesis pretends a study of the landscape of the Lower Tocantins, or Tocantina region. Natural aspects, the image of the region and its population are current issues in the beginning of this work. Land uses, productivity and the meanings of the earth are elements that allow us to think Tocantina region within a dynamic local and international trade. The way of life of the region Tocantina society is expressed through his actions and extractive activities in rural areas. In this sense we perceive different discourses on the most appropriate form of development in the province of Pará and the clashes between modernization policy and way of living location. The use of legal action in defense of property to mediate land conflicts reveals the numerous intentions and the game forces to ensure mastery of the earth.