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Diamonds: One Small Item, One Giant Impact (Trigger Issues S) - Softcover

Gaag, Nikki Van Der

 
9781904456292: Diamonds: One Small Item, One Giant Impact (Trigger Issues S)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1904456294 ISBN 13: 9781904456292
Publisher: New Internationalist Publications Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

Bling, romance and blood...All are linked by diamonds, the most glittering of prizes - or a symbol of greed, lust and overblown celebrity? How many other symbols of love also fuel violent conflict? At the same time as sparkling innocently in a footballer's ear, the gems fund some of the worst fighting in Africa. Diamonds are not as rare as we think and they have been mined by virtual slave labour, so why are they so expensive? These simple pieces of carbon have, over centuries, turned into the ultimate 'rocks': desired, possessed, traded, stolen, smuggled and, literally for many, 'to die for'. From engagement ring to bling, via mining corporations, free trade and the black market Trigger Issues - "Diamonds" reveals the dark stories hidden behind the sparkle.

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About the Author

Nikki van der Gaag is a feminist and a freelance writer, journalist and editor on development issues. Most recently editorial director at the Panos Institute and co-editor of the New Internationalist magazine, she has written a number of books, magazines and articles on women. and gender.

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Publisher
New Internationalist Publications Ltd
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1904456294
ISBN 13 
9781904456292
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
96