Consuming the Congo
Subtitle: war and conflict minerals in the world's deadliest place
By: Peter Eichstaedt
Publisher: Lawrence Hill Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Chicago, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781569763100
Subjects: Violence against; Rape victims; Mines and mineral resources; International Criminal Court; Ethnic relations; Massacres; Genocide; Children; History
Description: Much of the war-torn country has largely become lawless, overrun by warlords who exploit and murder the population for their own gain. Delving into the history of the former Belgian colony, this book exposes the horror of day-to-day life in the Congo, largely precipitated by colonial exploitation and internal strife after gaining independence. It offers not only a view into the dire situation but also examines how the Western world, a part of the problem, can become a part of the solution.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.