In the Company of Diamonds: De Beers, Kleinzee, and the Control of a Town by Pet

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE In the Company of Diamonds by Peter Carstens After the 1925 discovery of diamonds in the semi-desert of the northwest coast of South Africa, De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. virtually proclaimed its dominion over the whole region. In the town of Kleinzee, the company owns all the real estate and infrastructure, and controls and administers both the town and the industry.Peter FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description After the 1925 discovery of diamonds in the semi-desert of the northwest coast of South Africa, De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd virtually proclaimed its dominion over the whole region. In the town of Kleinzee, the company owns all the real estate and infrastructure, and controls and administers both the town and the industry. This work provides a portrait of the closed community, and analyses the power and hegemonic techniques used to acquire that power and maintain it. As a prototypical company town, Kleinzee is subordinated to the industry and will of the owners. Employees and workers are variously differentiated and ordered according to occupation, ethnic variation, and other social criteria, a pattern reflected most markedly in the allocation of housing. Managers live in large, ranch-style houses, while contract workers are lodged in single-sex compounds. As a community type, company towns like Kleinzee are not unique, and this work draws a number of structural parallels with other closed and incomplete social formations such as Indian reservations, military bases, colleges, prisons, and mental hospitals. Author Biography Peter Carstens is a professor of social anthropology at the University of Toronto. He was born in South Africa, where he received his academic training. He immigrated to Canada in 1965. Review "With current attention focused on globalization, Carstens In the Company of Diamonds draws attention to the significance of the company town and locale in the productive process." - John D. Jackson," Promotional After the 1925 discovery of diamonds in the semi-desert of the northwest coast of South Africa, De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. virtually proclaimed its dominion over the whole region. In the town of Kleinzee, the company owns all the real estate and infrastructure, and controls and administers both the town and the industry.Peter Details ISBN0821413783 Author Peter Carstens Short Title IN COMPANY OF DIAMONDS Publisher Ohio University Press Language English ISBN-10 0821413783 ISBN-13 9780821413784 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Imprint Ohio University Press Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Residence -CN Place of Publication Athens DOI 10.1604/9780821413784 UK Release Date 2001-07-15 AU Release Date 2001-07-15 NZ Release Date 2001-07-15 US Release Date 2001-07-15 Subtitle De Beers, Kleinzee, and the Control of a Town Pages 272 Publication Date 2001-07-15 Alternative 9780821413777 DEWEY 307.7670968 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161673504;

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