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From Modern Production To Imagined Primitive: The Social World Of Coffee From Papua New Guinea,Used
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In this vivid ethnography, Paige West tracks coffee as it moves from producers in Papua New Guinea to consumers around the world. She illuminates the social lives of the people who produce coffee, and those who process, distribute, market, and consume it. The Gimi peoples, who grow coffee in Papua New Guinea's highlands, are eager to expand their business and social relationships with the buyers who come to their highland villages, as well as with the people working in Goroka, where much of Papua New Guinea's coffee is processed; at the port of Lae, where it is exported; and in Hamburg, Sydney, and London, where it is distributed and consumed. This rich social world is disrupted by neoliberal development strategies, which impose prescriptive regimes of governmentality that are often at odds with Melanesian ways of being in, and relating to, the world. The Gimi are misrepresented in the specialty coffee market, which relies on images of primitivity and poverty to sell coffee. By implying that the 'backwardness' of Papua New Guineans impedes economic development, these images obscure the structural relations and global political economy that actually cause poverty in Papua New Guinea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'From Modern Production to Imagined Primitive'? A: The book examines the social dynamics surrounding coffee production in Papua New Guinea, highlighting the experiences of the Gimi peoples from cultivation to global consumption.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Paige West, an ethnographer who researches the social worlds connected to coffee.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: It was published on February 10, 2012.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides detailed ethnographic insights and analyses that can be valuable for academic research in social sciences.
- Q: What themes does the book explore? A: The book explores themes of neoliberal development, misrepresentation in the specialty coffee market, and the cultural implications of global trade.
- Q: Does the book contain any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if there are illustrations or photographs included in the book.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone work? A: The book appears to be a standalone work, focusing specifically on the social aspects of coffee production in Papua New Guinea.