From Productivism, to Neoprodutivism, for Post-Productivism: recent theoretical perspectives in the interpretation of changes in rural and elucidation of innovative practices

Abstract

Despite the hegemony of approaches and predominantly productivist practices in recent decades rural areas have begun to be thought of from the perspective of development of resources and assets of the territory, considering its specific characteristics, the preservation of natural resources, tradition and know where and maintaining biodiversity (plant, animal and cultural), with a minimum of autonomy. Such prospects can be considered a first step toward multifunctionality or pluriactivity, in the form of agroecological and diversified production systems, which consider possibilities of overcoming productivist practices. In order to identify how the literature has treated the said topic, this text, in the form of theoretical essay contributes to the record of the state of the art. Considering the literature, to envision perspective post-productivists practice, however, much as possible, and practical experiences remain restricted.