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Made in Madagascar: Sapphires, Ecotourism, and the Global Bazaar (Teaching Culture: UTP Ethnographies for the Classroom),Used
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Since the 1990s, the Ankarana region of northern Madagascar has developed a reputation among globetrotting gemstone traders and tourists as a source of some of the world's most precious natural wonders. Although some might see Ankarana's sapphire and ecotourist trades as being at odds with each other, many local people understand these trades to be fundamentally connected, most obviously in how both serve foreign demand for what Madagascar has to offer the world. Walsh explores the tensions and speculations that have come with the parallel emergence of these two trades with sensitivity and a critical eye, allowing for insights into globalization, inequality, and the appeal of the 'natural.'For more information, and to read a hyperlinked version of the first chapter online, visit https://madeinmadagascar.wordpress.com.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Made in Madagascar'? A: The book explores the relationship between sapphire trading and ecotourism in Madagascar's Ankarana region, highlighting how these two industries are intertwined.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Made in Madagascar' is Andrew Walsh.
- Q: When was 'Made in Madagascar' published? A: 'Made in Madagascar' was published on October 4, 2012.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 128 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Made in Madagascar' falls under the category of Economic Conditions.
- Q: Is there an online version of the first chapter? A: Yes, a hyperlinked version of the first chapter is available online at https://madeinmadagascar.wordpress.com.
- Q: What themes does the book address? A: The book addresses themes of globalization, inequality, and the appeal of natural resources.
- Q: Can I find customer reviews for this book? A: Yes, customer reviews can typically be found on various bookselling platforms that list this title.