Africa's Mineral Fortune: The Science and Politics of Mining and Sustainable Development (Routledge Studies of the Extractive Industries and Sustainable Development)

Synopsis

For too long Africa's mineral fortune has been lamented as a resource curse that has led to conflict rather than development for much of the continent. Yet times are changing and the opportunities to bring technical expertise on modern mining alongside appropriate governance mechanisms for social development are becoming more accessible in Africa.　　 This book synthesizes perspectives from multiple disciplines to address Africa’s development goals in relation to its mineral resources. The authors cover ways of addressing a range of policy challenges, environmental concerns, and public health impacts and also consider the role of globalization within the extractive industries. Academic research is coupled with key field vignettes from practitioners exemplifying case studies throughout. The book summarizes the challenges of natural resource governance, suggesting ways in which mining can be more effectively managed in Africa. By providing an analytical framework it highlights the essential intersection between natural and social sciences, central to efficient and effective harnessing of the potential for minerals and mining to be a contributor to positive development in Africa. It will be of interest to policy makers, industry professionals, and researchers in the extractive industries, as well as to the broader development community.

Copyright:

2019

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9780429884580

Related ISBNs:

9780429467424, 9781138606920, 9781138606920

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

04/12/19

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Saleem H. Ali, Kathryn Sturman and Nina Collins

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Technology, Earth Sciences

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