The devil and Mr Casement : one man's struggle for human rights in South America's heart of darkness
Goodman, Jordan2009
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From the Peruvian rainforests to the City of London, Jordan Goodman recounts a crime against humanity that history has almost forgotten, but whose exposure in 1912 sent shockwaves around the world. Drawing on a wealth of original research, this book is the story of colonial exploitation and corporate greed.
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Imprint:
London : Verso, 2009.
Collation:
xix, 298 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781844673346 (hbk)
Dewey class:
364.150986163A364.15
Language:
English
Subject:
Casement, Roger, 1864-1916Arana, Julio CeĢsarPeruvian Amazon CompanyRubber industry and trade -- Corrupt practices -- Amazon River Region -- History -- 20th centuryRubber industry workers -- Amazon River Region -- Social conditions -- 20th centuryIndians, Treatment of -- Amazon River Region -- History -- 20th centuryAtrocities -- Amazon River Region -- History -- 20th century
BRN:
402249