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Unstable Ground

The Lives, Deaths, and Afterlives of Gold in South Africa

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The book explores the impact of gold mining in South Africa, drawing from over twenty-five years of field research around abandoned mines. It delves into the lives of those affected by the gold industry, highlighting both the potential for transformation and the profound costs endured by communities living in its shadow. Through personal narratives and historical context, it reveals the complex relationship between wealth and suffering in the pursuit of gold.

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Unstable Ground, Rosalind C. Morris

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2025
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Titre
Unstable Ground
Sous-titre
The Lives, Deaths, and Afterlives of Gold in South Africa
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2025
Format
souple
Pages
456
ISBN13
9780231216128
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The book explores the impact of gold mining in South Africa, drawing from over twenty-five years of field research around abandoned mines. It delves into the lives of those affected by the gold industry, highlighting both the potential for transformation and the profound costs endured by communities living in its shadow. Through personal narratives and historical context, it reveals the complex relationship between wealth and suffering in the pursuit of gold.