An ethnographic examination of the history and social effects of conservation and development efforts in Papua New Guinea
Paige West Bücher
Dieser Autor erforscht die komplexen Beziehungen zwischen Kunst, dem kommerziellen Markt und dem Sammeln. Seine Arbeit befasst sich oft mit Ironie und sozialem Kommentar und deckt die Spannungen und Absurditäten der zeitgenössischen Kunstwelt auf. Durch innovative Ansätze hinterfragt er traditionelle Vorstellungen von Wert und Eigentum in der Kunst. Seine Beiträge regen zum Nachdenken darüber an, wie Kunstwerke in der heutigen Gesellschaft geschaffen, geschätzt und erhalten werden.
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
- 216 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
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.