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Discover 'Enacting the Corporation' by Marina Welker, a groundbreaking exploration of corporate responsibility and personhood through the lens of anthropology. This engaging book, published by the University of California Press, delves deep into the complexities of what corporations are and to whom they are truly accountable. Based on two years of fieldwork at Newmont Mining Corporation, Welker meticulously investigates the dynamics at play in both the corporate headquarters in Denver and the Batu Hijau copper and gold mine in Indonesia. In an era increasingly defined by Corporate Social Responsibility, this insightful text analyzes the multifaceted roles that corporations play today: from producers of natural resources to employers, from sponsors of sustainable development to environmental challenges. It emphasizes that corporations are not merely profit-driven entities, but represent a collective subject with diverse interests shaped by ongoing negotiations with local communities, activists, governments, and shareholders. 'Enacting the Corporation' offers a fresh anthropological perspective on corporate engagement, highlighting the instability and complexity of modern corporations. Perfect for academics, students, and anyone interested in the ethical implications of corporate behavior. This authoritative title is essential for those looking to understand the nuanced relationship between corporations and their stakeholders in a globalized world.