From slave labour to armed conflict, our thirst for natural resources has created serious problems for Africa. Pádraig Carmody’s latest book attempts to unravel the moral morass, says Mark Newton
… The New Scramble for Africa Mark Newton | 9th May 2012 Reviews Books Reviews Africa Minerals Natural Resources Conflict … resources has created serious problems for Africa. Pádraig Carmody’s latest book attempts …
Matthew Scully’s thoughtful look at the issues surrounding animal welfare is a triumph of lucid prose and cleverly marshalled argument, says Mark Newton
… differently: when white men head out into Africa and buy a chieftain’s favour so that … fishing contributing to poverty and piracy in Africa As European fish stocks decline rapidly …
Can political movements past provide lessons for future protest? According to Tim Gee’s Counterpower they most definitely can - and the result, says Mark Newton, is truly inspiring
… Indian independence to apartheid-era South Africa, the Vietnam War, the Arab Spring and …
Colin Speakman’s Walk! is a delightful read that will make you want to pick up your hiking boots and head into the country for a stroll, says Mark Newton
… Walking Thunder: In the Footsteps of the African Elephant Cyril Christo and Marie … images highlight the luminous beauty of Africa’s elephants, says Ruth Styles, and show …
The dystopian take on the environmental movement provided by Dark Mountain’s second anthology, is a wonderful, if disturbing, read says Mark Newton
… Walking Thunder: In the Footsteps of the African Elephant Cyril Christo and Marie … images highlight the luminous beauty of Africa’s elephants, says Ruth Styles, and show …