TREASURES OF THE EARTH
Need, Greed, and a Sustainable Future
Contents
Preface.......................................................................................................ix
Introduction: Alchemy of a Material World.....................................................................1
1. What Lies Beneath The Material and Mystical Origins of Mineral Wealth.....................................17
2. Creating Value The Endurance of Precious Jewels...........................................................39
3. The Rush Factor Tracing the Mineral Roots of Global Power Through Gold, Coal, and Oil.....................62
4. The Darker Side of Fortune The Psychology of Treasure Dependence..........................................89
5. Curing the Resource Curse Minerals and Global Development.................................................110
6. The Spoils of the Earth The Ecological Toll of Extractive Excitement......................................132
7. Destination Cradle The Quest for Material Cycling.........................................................161
8. The Restoration Ethic Hurting and Healing Ecosystem ... read full excerpt from Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed, and a Sustainable Future ebook
