An ethnographic examination of the history and social effects of conservation and development efforts in Papua New Guinea
Paige West Boeken
Deze auteur onderzoekt de ingewikkelde relaties tussen kunst, de commerciële markt en verzamelen. Zijn werk duikt vaak in ironie en sociaal commentaar, waarbij de spanningen en absurditeiten van de hedendaagse kunstwereld worden blootgelegd. Door middel van innovatieve benaderingen daagt hij traditionele opvattingen over waarde en eigendom in de kunst uit. Zijn bijdragen nodigen uit tot reflectie over hoe kunstwerken in de huidige samenleving worden gecreëerd, gewaardeerd en bewaard.
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
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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.