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Unearthing Conflict: Corporate Mining, Activism, And Expertise In Peru
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In Unearthing Conflict Fabiana Li Analyzes The Aggressive Expansion And Modernization Of Mining In Peru Since The 1990S To Tease Out The Dynamics Of Miningbased Protests. Issues Of Water Scarcity And Pollution, The Loss Of Farmland, And The Degradation Of Sacred Land Are Especially Contentious. She Traces The Emergence Of The Conflicts By Discussing The Smeltertown Of La Oroyawhere People Have Lived With Toxic Emissions For Almost A Centurybefore Focusing Her Analysis On The Relatively New Yanacocha Gold Megamine. Debates About What Kinds Of Knowledge Count As Legitimate, Li Argues, Lie At The Core Of Activist And Corporate Mining Campaigns. Li Pushes Against The Concept Of EquivalenceOr Methods With Which To Quantify And Compare Things Such As Pollutionto Explain How Opposing Groups Interpret Environmental Regulations, Assess A Projects Potential Impacts, And Negotiate Monetary Compensation For Damages. This Politics Of Equivalence Is Central To These Mining Controversies, And Li Uncovers The Mechanisms Through Which Competing Parties Create Knowledge, Assign Value, Arrive At Contrasting Definitions Of Pollution, And Construct The Peruvian Mountains As Spaces Under Constant Negotiation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Unearthing Conflict'? A: 'Unearthing Conflict' by Fabiana Li focuses on the dynamics of mining-based protests in Peru, examining the conflicts arising from aggressive mining expansion since the 1990s.
- Q: What issues does the book address related to mining? A: The book addresses issues such as water scarcity, pollution, loss of farmland, and the degradation of sacred land, all of which are contentious topics in mining-related conflicts.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Unearthing Conflict' is Fabiana Li.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Unearthing Conflict' was published on April 8, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Unearthing Conflict' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In which category is the book classified? A: The book is classified under the category of Environmental Economics.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the politics of equivalence, the legitimacy of knowledge in mining debates, and the conflicting interpretations of environmental regulations.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Unearthing Conflict' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to environmental economics and social activism.
- Q: What makes this book significant in understanding mining conflicts? A: The book is significant as it uncovers the mechanisms through which competing parties create knowledge and negotiate values concerning pollution and environmental impact in mining contexts.