Introduction: alchemy of a material world
The pleasure of treasure. What lies beneath: the material and mystical origins of mineral wealth
Creating value: the endurance of precious jewels
The rush factor: tracing the mineral roots of global power through gold, coal, and oil
Toil and treasure. The darker side of fortune: the psychology of treasure dependence
Curing the resource curse: minerals and global development
The spoils of the earth: the ecological toll of extractive excitement
Measure for measure. Destination cradle: the quest for material cycling
The restoration ethic: hurting and healing ecosystems
Embracing the treasure impulse: toward cautionary creativity
Epilogue: embracing uncertainty.
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Treasures of the earth : need, greed, and a sustainable future by Saleem H. Ali. ISBN 9780300141610. Published by Yale University Press in 2009. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
