The devil and Mr Casement: one man's struggle for human rights in South America's heart of darkness
by Goodman, Jordan.
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BookPublisher: Verso 2009ISBN: 9781844673346; 1844673340.Classification number: 364.1509 GOOSubject(s): Casement 1864-1916 | Arana | Peruvian Amazon Company | Rubber industry and trade -- Corrupt practices -- Amazon River Region -- History -- 20th century | Rubber industry workers -- Amazon River Region -- Social conditions -- 20th century | Indians, Treatment of -- Amazon River Region -- History -- 20th century | Atrocities -- Amazon River Region -- History -- 20th centurySubject: 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.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Hardback | Crosby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 364.1509 GOO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002662851X |
Includes bibliographical references and index
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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