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Unstable Ground

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

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Drawing on over twenty-five years of field research, the book explores the impact of gold mining in South Africa, uncovering the complex realities faced by communities living near abandoned mines. It examines the transformative aspirations associated with gold, juxtaposed with the profound social and environmental costs endured by those affected. Through detailed narratives, it reveals the intricate relationship between wealth and suffering in a landscape shaped by the pursuit of gold.

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Unstable Ground, Rosalind C. Morris

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2025
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Sous-titre
The Lives, Deaths, and Afterlives of Gold in South Africa
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2025
Format
rigide
Pages
456
ISBN13
9780231216111
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Drawing on over twenty-five years of field research, the book explores the impact of gold mining in South Africa, uncovering the complex realities faced by communities living near abandoned mines. It examines the transformative aspirations associated with gold, juxtaposed with the profound social and environmental costs endured by those affected. Through detailed narratives, it reveals the intricate relationship between wealth and suffering in a landscape shaped by the pursuit of gold.