{"title":"Roy Maconachie","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of Roy Maconachie, a distinguished author known for his insightful explorations of complex global issues. With a keen focus on \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, Maconachie's writing delves into the intricate intersections between resources, geopolitics, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his noteworthy works, \u003ci\u003eGold\u003c\/i\u003e, offers a profound analysis of the gold industry, shedding light on its economic, political, and social ramifications. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Maconachie provides readers with a deeper understanding of the factors that drive the industry and its impact on local and global scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoy Maconachie's books are essential reads for those interested in the complexities of world politics and current affairs, appealing to both academics and general readers alike. His work not only informs but also challenges readers to think critically about the interconnected world we live in.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gold-by-michael-john-bloomfield-9781509534111","title":"Gold","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold\u003c\/em\u003e remains a highly prized and impactful resource within the global economy. From the insatiable demand for gold in the electronics that permeate our day-to-day lives to the environmental desolation driven by gold mining in the Amazon, the gold trade continues to touch the lives and livelihoods of people across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBloomfield and Maconachie tell the intriguing story of the yellow metal, tracing the seismic shifts in the industry over the past few decades. They show how huge purchases of gold reserves by BRICS countries mark the shifting balance of power away from the West, and how rising affluence in India and China has led to a surging demand for gold jewellery, calling into question current approaches to make supply chains more responsible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplaining why gold is so difficult to regulate and why it is only becoming more so, the authors suggest ways we could, collectively, make practices work better for the countless workers and communities who suffer at the producer end of the supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinking local to global, producer to consumer, and gold’s extraction from the Earth to the financial centres that fuel it, this book offers a probing analysis that reveals who wins and who loses and what this means for the future of gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362610954476,"sku":"9781509534111","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12363363482725.jpg?v=1772896187"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/roy-maconachie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}