An ethnographic examination of the history and social effects of conservation and development efforts in Papua New Guinea
Paige West Libri
Questo autore esplora le intricate relazioni tra arte, mercato commerciale e collezionismo. Il suo lavoro si addentra spesso nell'ironia e nel commento sociale, esponendo le tensioni e le assurdità del mondo dell'arte contemporanea. Attraverso approcci innovativi, sfida le nozioni tradizionali di valore e proprietà nell'arte. I suoi contributi stimolano la riflessione su come le opere d'arte vengono create, apprezzate e preservate nella società odierna.
Exploring the intricate relationship between the environment and human societies, this book delves into how social structures, cultural practices, and economic systems influence environmental policies and sustainability efforts. It examines case studies from various regions, highlighting the impact of globalization, urbanization, and climate change on communities. The text emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and collaborative strategies in addressing environmental challenges, making it a crucial resource for understanding the dynamics of environmental sociology.
West looks at the process from which coffee is grown, gathered, sorted, shipped, and served from the highlands of Papua New Guinea to coffee shops in far away places. She shows how coffee becomes a commodity, the different forms of labor involved, and the way that coffee shapes the lives and understandings of those who grow, process, export, sell and consume coffee.
Dispossession and the Environment
- 216pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
Paige West's searing study of Papua New Guinea reveals how a range of actors produce and reinforce inequalities in today's globalized world. She shows how racist rhetorics of representation underlie all uneven patterns of development and seeks a more robust understanding of the ideological work that capital requires for constant regeneration.