DIAGNOSIS OF THE VULNERABILITIES FOUND AT BODOCONGÓ DAM FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF SOCIAL ACTORS.

Authors

  • MONALISA CRISTINA SILVA MEDEIROS
  • JOSÉ ADAILTON LIMA DA SILVA
  • JANIERK PEREIRA DE FREITAS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/polemica.2012.4338

Abstract

The present study aims to diagnose vulnerabilities basin weir Bodocongó, seeking to identify and characterize the perceptions of social actors working in the area and its surroundings, as well as analyze its effects on local reality in the city of Campina Grande - PB. The methodology used was based on assumptions of qualitative research where data collection was conducted from semi-structured interviews of residents who live around the pond. It was found that, in the perception of them, the fountain is an environment totally degraded because of actions taken by the population and lack of performance of the government, thus requiring urgent measures aimed at recovery of the reservoir, in order to provide a balanced environment, which brings benefits to the physical environment, as well as for the population once enjoyed natural resources.

Keywords: Diagnosis, vulnerabilities, perception.

Author Biographies

MONALISA CRISTINA SILVA MEDEIROS

Licenciada em Geografia pela Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. Mestranda em Recursos Naturais – UFCG.

JOSÉ ADAILTON LIMA DA SILVA

Licenciado em Geografia pela Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. Mestranda em Recursos Naturais – UFCG.

JANIERK PEREIRA DE FREITAS

Licenciada em Geografia pela Universidade Federal de Campina Grande. Mestranda em Recursos Naturais – UFCG.

Published

2012-12-03

How to Cite

SILVA MEDEIROS, M. C., LIMA DA SILVA, J. A., & PEREIRA DE FREITAS, J. (2012). DIAGNOSIS OF THE VULNERABILITIES FOUND AT BODOCONGÓ DAM FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF SOCIAL ACTORS. POLÊM!CA, 11(4), 717 a 724. https://doi.org/10.12957/polemica.2012.4338

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