Born with a Copper Spoon - A Global History of Copper, 1830–1980

Over the past two centuries, industrial societies have demanded ever-increasing quantities of copper – essential for light, power, and communication. Born with a Copper Spoon examines how the metal has been produced and distributed around the globe. Large-scale production has affected ecologies, states, and companies, while creating and even destroying local communities dependent on volatile commodity markets. Kenneth Kaunda once remarked that Zambians were “born with a copper spoon in our mouths,� but few societies managed to profit from copper’s abundance. From copper cartels to the consequences of resource nationalism, Born with a Copper Spoon delivers a global perspective on one of the world’s most important metals.

General

Imprint:	University of British Columbia Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	November 2023
First published:	2022
Editors:	Robrecht Declercq • Duncan Money • Hans Otto Frøland
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-0-7748-6486-2
Categories:	Books
LSN:	0-7748-6486-9
Barcode:	9780774864862

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