How Long to Read Conflict Minerals, Inc.

How Long Does it Take to Read Conflict Minerals, Inc.?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 45 minutes to read Conflict Minerals, Inc. by Christoph N. Vogel

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In the twenty-first century, the relationship between violent conflict and natural resources has become a matter of intense public and academic debate. As a result of fervent activism and international campaigning, the flagship case of "conflict minerals" has captured global attention. This term groups together the artisanal tin, tantalum (coltan), tungsten and gold originating from war zones in Central Africa. Known as "digital minerals" for their use in high-end technology, their exploitation and trade has been singled out in numerous media and United Nations reports as a key driver of violence, provoking an unprecedented popular outcry and prompting transnational efforts to promote 'conflict-free', ethical mining. Focusing on the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Conflict Minerals, Inc. is the first comprehensive analysis of this phenomenon. Based on meticulous investigation and long-term fieldwork, this book analyses why the campaign against "unethical" mining went awry, and radically disrupted eastern Congo's political economy. It dissects the evolution of the conflict minerals paradigm, the policy responses it triggered and their impact on artisanal miners. Vogel demonstrates how Western advocacy and policy have relied on colonial frames to drive change, and how White Saviourism perpetuates structural violence and inequality across global supply and value chains.

How long is Conflict Minerals, Inc.?

Conflict Minerals, Inc. by Christoph N. Vogel is 223 pages long, and a total of 56,419 words.

This makes it 75% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Conflict Minerals, Inc. Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Conflict Minerals, Inc. aloud.

What Reading Level is Conflict Minerals, Inc.?

Conflict Minerals, Inc. is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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