At the End of the Rainbow?
Gold, Land and People in the Brazilian Amazon
Gordon Macmillan(Author)
Earthscan Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 28. April 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-85383-232-1 (ISBN)
Description
Examines the consequences for both local people and the environment of the largest gold rush of the 20th century, taking place in the Amazon. Placing the gold rush in its historical context, the author not only shows how different social groups have been affected, but also regional economies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
b&w photographs
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 135 mm
Weight
288 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85383-232-1 (9781853832321)
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