State Crime on the Margins of Empire

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Focusing on the intersection of state-corporate crime and indigenous resistance, the narrative centers around activists on Bougainville island fighting against a Rio Tinto-owned copper mine. The book delves into their campaign to shut down the mine and explores the devastating state-corporate response that resulted in the loss of approximately 10,000 lives, highlighting the profound impact of corporate interests on local communities and the environment.