An ethnographic examination of the history and social effects of conservation and development efforts in Papua New Guinea
Paige West Livres
Cet auteur explore les relations complexes entre l'art, le marché commercial et la collection. Son travail aborde souvent l'ironie et le commentaire social, exposant les tensions et les absurdités du monde de l'art contemporain. Par des approches innovantes, il remet en question les notions traditionnelles de valeur et de propriété dans l'art. Ses contributions incitent à la réflexion sur la manière dont les œuvres d'art sont créées, appréciées et préservées dans la société actuelle.
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
- 216pages
- 8 heures de lecture
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.