Africa's Mineral Fortune - The Science and Politics of Mining and Sustainable Development (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies of the Extractive Industries and Sustainable Development
Release date:	August 2018
First published:	2019
Editors:	Saleem H Ali • Kathryn Sturman • Nina Collins
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	310
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-60692-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Mining industry
LSN:	1-138-60692-8
Barcode:	9781138606920

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