"International institutions (United Nations, World Bank) and multinational companies have voiced concern over the adverse impact of resource extraction activities on the livelihood of indigenous communities. This volume examines mega resource extraction projects in Australia, Bolivia, Canada,...

Africa's re-enchantment with big infrastructure : white elephants dancing in virtuous circles? / Paul Nugent -- Port geographies : Africa's infrastructure boom and the reconfiguration of power and authority / Jana Hönke -- The "blue economy" and operation phakisa : prospects for an emerging...