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From the Pit to the Market: Politics and the Diamond Economy in Sierra Leone
Diane Frost
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Paperback. Politics and the Diamond Economy in Sierra Leone. Series: African Issues. 248 pages, 12, 6 black and white, 6 line drawing. Argues that corporate neo-colonialism in the diamond trade of Sierra Leone has served to restrict its social and economic growth, excluding and marginalizing it from the club of wealthier nations, and causing it to continue to rely on international aid. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1HFDE; GTB; KCP; KNAT. Dimension: 147 x 218 x 15. Weight: 350.
Argues that corporate neo-colonialism in the diamond trade of Sierra Leone has served to restrict its social and economic growth, excluding and marginalizing it from the club of wealthier nations, and causing it to continue to rely on international aid. Diamonds have played an important role in the political economy of Sierra Leone, as was highlighted by the use of 'conflict' or 'blood' diamonds in the decade-long civil war. Conflict diamonds were used not only by rebels, military groups and others inside Sierra Leone and Liberia, but also by groups extending beyond the borders of West Africa: global criminal ... Read more
Argues that corporate neo-colonialism in the diamond trade of Sierra Leone has served to restrict its social and economic growth, excluding and marginalizing it from the club of wealthier nations, and causing it to continue to rely on international aid. Diamonds have played an important role in the political economy of Sierra Leone, as was highlighted by the use of 'conflict' or 'blood' diamonds in the decade-long civil war. Conflict diamonds were used not only by rebels, military groups and others inside Sierra Leone and Liberia, but also by groups extending beyond the borders of West Africa: global criminal ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
James Currey
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847010605
SKU
V9781847010605
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Ref
99-28
Reviews for From the Pit to the Market: Politics and the Diamond Economy in Sierra Leone
An easily read summary that should appeal to students.
AFRICAN STUDIES QUARTERLY, November 2013
AFRICAN STUDIES QUARTERLY, November 2013