Annotated Bibliography

As the next part of my English composition course I had to make an annotated bibliography. In English that means a works cited page with brief descriptions of the sources. So as usual here is my work.

Andersen, Lykke E. “The Dynamics of Deforestation and Economic Growth in the Brazilian Amazon.” Cambridge: Press Syndicate of the University of Cambridge. 2002. Web. 29 March, 2014.

This book is a credible source for my research because it talks extensively about the detailed mechanics of deforestation in the Amazon. The author's credentials include being Chief Economist at the Sustainable Development Department of the Institute for Socio-Economic Research, at the Catholic University of Bolivia. Date-wise this publication is important to include because 2002 is recent enough for the information on Brazilian deforestation to be relevant. The author's main goal in this book is to inform about the economics of land use and deforestation in Brazil. The publishing source for the article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: professionals dealing with economic problems. This audience would be interested in this subject because the author brings a well informed opinion on processes of land use, and would generally agree with this author's perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: statistical and personal. This evidence builds credibility because it was gathered by professionals over a long period of time, but is also limited because it deals only with economic views. Based on my own opinion experiences, and research, I agree with this author because she is well informed. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it deals with the economic factors to do with deforestation.

Boston, Johnathan. “Hope in the Face of Ecological Disaster.” Stimulus: The New Zealand Journal of Christian Thought and Practice. vol. 20 issue 1, 1 Apr. 2013 4-10 ebscohost. Web. 2 Apr. 2014.

This article is a credible source for my research because it appears in a peer reviewed journal and deals with important aspects of Christian's reactions to the “ecological disaster”. The author's credentials include being Director of the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies in the School of Government at Victoria University of Wellington. Date-wise this publication is important to include because it was written only last year and most all of its information is current. The author's main goal in this article is to teach about a proper Christian response to environmental destruction. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: Christian scholars. This audience would be interested because his article outlines what a responsible Christian view on the ecological crisis should be, and would generally both agree and disagree with this author's perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: Biblical, and statistical. This evidence builds credibility because it shows that he is backed by a Biblical foundation, but is also limited because there seems to be little scientific backing. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research I both agree and disagree with this author because he gives good reasons for his points on how Christian response, but he seems to assume to much about science and the environment. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it clearly shows what a good Biblical response to environmental disaster should be, and deforestation is often an ecological disaster.

Lesniewska, Feja. “UNFCCC REDD+ COP Decisions: The Cumalative Effects on Forest Related Law Processes.” International Community Law Review. Vol. 15 Issue 1, 2013, 103-121. 19. Martinus Nijhoff publishers. Web. 29 March, 2014.

This article is a credible source for my research because it deals in a very professional way with one of the most important laws dealing with deforestation. The author's credentials include holding the position of Senior Teaching Fellow, at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Date-wise this publication is important to include because it deals with the effects of a recent law and it is only a year old. The author's main goal in this article is to inform about REDD+. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: people who must deal regularly with international law. This audience would be interested because REDD+ is a major international law and would generally agree with this author's perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: statistical and anecdotal. This evidence builds credibility because it shows the effects of the law in undeniable ways, and the evidence seems to not be very complete in its presentation. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research I agree with this author because he shows the real effects of REDD+. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it deals with the important effects of international law on deforestation.

Sorley, Craig. “Christ, Creation Stewardship, and Missions: How Discipleship Into A Biblical Worldview On Environmental Stewardship Can Transform People And Their Land.” International Bulletin Of Missionary Research. 35.3 (2011): 137-140. ATLA Religion Database. Web. 2 Apr. 2014.

This article is a credible source for my research because it deals with environmental stewardship from the perspective of a respected author. The author's credentials include growing up as an MK and founding Care of Creation Kenya. Date-wise this publication is important to include because it was only published in this decade making the evidence still relevant. The author's main goal in this article is to persuade about the importance of discipleship in dealing with creation stewardship. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: anyone looking for reliable scholarly information on missions. This audience would be interested because discipleship and environmental stewardship are important to Christians, especially missions minded ones, and would generally agree with this author's perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: statistical and anecdotal. This evidence builds credibility because it supports the authors ideas with real life facts and history, but is also limited because it is very one-sided. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research I agree with this author because I have seen much of the problems he describes myself and I have heard many experts express similar opinions. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it provides a workable solution to the problem of environmental destruction and deforestation.

Ukpong, Justin S. “Christian Mission and the Recreation of the Earth in Power and Faith: A Biblical Perspective.” Mission Studies, 9 no 2 1992, p 134-147. ATLA Religion Database. Web. 1 Apr. 2014.

This article is a credible source for my research because it takes the time to deal with ecological problems in a Christian perspective. The author's credentials include being long-time missionary, professor at University of KwaZulu-Natal, and pioneer in New Testament scholarship. Date-wise this publication is important to include because it provides a perspective from an earlier time. The author's main goal in this article is to teach about the all Christian's mission. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: missions minded Christians. This audience would be interested because the article deals with what Christians are really called to do, and would generally agree and disagree with this author's perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: statistical, and analogical. This evidence builds credibility because it gives a solid Biblical and reasonable basis to the author's points, but is also limited because it lacks any personal examples. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research I agree with this author because he accurately portrays the Church's mission. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it deals briefly with ecological problems in a context of Christian missions.