Description
Blood, Sweat and Earth is an eye-opening historical exposé focusing on the dark side of the diamond industry. This compelling volume explores the exploitation of workers and the environment, shedding light on the monopolization of uncut diamonds through centuries. Discover the harrowing realities of forced labor and political oppression faced by workers in India, Brazil, and South Africa, as well as the strategic hoarding of diamonds that has maintained inflated prices from the days of the English East India Company to the practices of De Beers.
This brand new 2022 edition, published by Reaktion Books, dives deep into the socio-political implications of the diamond trade. It highlights how the thirst for natural diamonds has led to a cycle of exploitation, challenging readers to rethink their perceptions about the allure of sparkle and luxury. With advancements in synthetic diamonds failing to eradicate the ongoing human rights abuses associated with natural diamonds, this book serves as an urgent call for awareness and change.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a social justice advocate, or simply curious about the complex world of gemstones, this book offers vital insights that bridge past and present. Don’t miss the chance to understand the true cost of beauty.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789144352
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Blood, Sweat and Earth is a hard-hitting historical exposé of the diamond industry, focusing on the exploitation of workers and the environment, and the monopolisation of uncut diamonds, and how little this has changed over time. It describes the use of forced labour and political oppression by Indian sultans, the Portuguese in Brazil, and South African industrialists, as well as the hoarding of diamonds to maintain high prices, from the English East India Company to De Beers.
While recent discoveries of diamond deposits in Siberia, Canada and Australia have brought an end to monopolisation, the book shows that advances in the production of synthetic diamonds have not yet been able to eradicate the exploitation caused by the world’s unquenchable thirst for sparkle.
This brand new 2022 edition, published by Reaktion Books, dives deep into the socio-political implications of the diamond trade. It highlights how the thirst for natural diamonds has led to a cycle of exploitation, challenging readers to rethink their perceptions about the allure of sparkle and luxury. With advancements in synthetic diamonds failing to eradicate the ongoing human rights abuses associated with natural diamonds, this book serves as an urgent call for awareness and change.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a social justice advocate, or simply curious about the complex world of gemstones, this book offers vital insights that bridge past and present. Don’t miss the chance to understand the true cost of beauty.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789144352
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Blood, Sweat and Earth is a hard-hitting historical exposé of the diamond industry, focusing on the exploitation of workers and the environment, and the monopolisation of uncut diamonds, and how little this has changed over time. It describes the use of forced labour and political oppression by Indian sultans, the Portuguese in Brazil, and South African industrialists, as well as the hoarding of diamonds to maintain high prices, from the English East India Company to De Beers.
While recent discoveries of diamond deposits in Siberia, Canada and Australia have brought an end to monopolisation, the book shows that advances in the production of synthetic diamonds have not yet been able to eradicate the exploitation caused by the world’s unquenchable thirst for sparkle.