From the Pit to the Market: Politics & the Diamond Economy in Sierra Leone

by Diane Frost

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Argues that corporate neo-colonialism in the diamond trade of Sierra Leone has served to restrict its social and economic growth, excluding and marginalizing it from the club of wealthier nations, and causing it to continue to rely on international aid.

Diamonds have played an important role in the political economy of Sierra Leone, as was highlighted by the use of 'conflict' or 'blood' diamonds in the decade-long civil war. Conflict diamonds...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1847010601

ISBN13:9781847010605

Release Date:November 2012

Publisher:James Currey

Length:248 Pages

Weight:0.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"

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