{"product_id":"9781250284303","title":"Cobalt Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobalt Red\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a harrowing exploration of the human rights violations linked to cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Siddharth Kara delves into the lives of local communities, presenting a poignant tapestry of testimonies that illuminate the harsh realities faced by those ensnared in the cobalt supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid narratives, Kara reveals the brutal conditions that pervade the mining industry, including the pervasive use of \u003cstrong\u003echild labour\u003c\/strong\u003e and severe environmental degradation. The book meticulously traces the journey of cobalt from the depths of Congolese mines to its integration in high-tech devices, prompting readers to confront the moral implications of their consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuman Rights:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing exploitation in resource-rich regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Justice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kara underscores the ecological toll of mining practices, raising questions about sustainability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorporate Responsibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative challenges major tech companies to reconsider their supply chains and ethical obligations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiterary Merit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKara's writing is both evocative and incisive, combining investigative journalism with a narrative style that is accessible yet deeply impactful. \u003cstrong\u003eCobalt Red\u003c\/strong\u003e stands alongside other critical works such as \u003cit\u003eBlood Diamonds\u003c\/it\u003e and \u003cit\u003eThe Looting of America\u003c\/it\u003e, making it essential reading for those who seek to understand the complexities of global commerce and its human cost.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“A vital and urgent investigation into the dark underbelly of our technological world.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"St Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950957326668,"sku":"9781250284303","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781250284303_front.webp?v=1765283620","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-eu\/products\/9781250284303","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}