Ian Smillie

Diamonds (PRS - Polity Resources series)

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ISBN 13:: 9780745672311
author:: Ian Smillie
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Polity Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 204
Dimensions:: 15 x 1.7 x 21.1 cm
Genre:: Science & Nature, Earth Sciences & Geography, Education
Condition:: New
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Diamonds is a comprehensive analysis of the diamond industry, revealing the complex and often murky world behind the sparkle of this coveted gem. Former UN Security Council investigator Ian Smillie offers a detailed examination of the history and structure of the diamond trade, the struggle for effective regulation, and the challenges ahead. The diamond industry is a multi-billion dollar business, involving some of the world's largest mining companies, artisanal diggers, cutters and polishers, and a huge retail jewellery sector. However, the industry has also been marred by the use of so-called "blood diamonds" to finance wars and money laundering. Smillie argues that despite the success of the Kimberley Process, the diamond trade still faces significant challenges. This book brings together all aspects of the diamond industry, providing a unique insight into the industry's history, structure, and future.

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