Consuming the Congo : war and conflict minerals in the world's deadliest place / Peter Eichstaedt.

Much of the war-torn country has largely become lawless, overrun by warlords who exploit and murder the population for their own gain. Delving into the history of the former Belgian colony, this book exposes the horror of day-to-day life in the Congo, largely precipitated by colonial exploitation an...

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Main Author: Eichstaedt, Peter H., 1947-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Ill. : Lawrence Hill Books, c2011.
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Summary:Much of the war-torn country has largely become lawless, overrun by warlords who exploit and murder the population for their own gain. Delving into the history of the former Belgian colony, this book exposes the horror of day-to-day life in the Congo, largely precipitated by colonial exploitation and internal strife after gaining independence. It offers not only a view into the dire situation but also examines how the Western world, a part of the problem, can become a part of the solution.
Physical Description:232 p., [16] p. of plates : col. ill., map ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-224) and index.
ISBN:9781569763100
1569763100