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Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives, Hardcover
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Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining, as told through the testimonies of the Congolese people themselves.
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What Stands Out
In-depth Analysis
Offers a comprehensive exploration of cobalt sourcing in the Congo, revealing its impact on global technology and ethical implications.
Compelling Narrative
Engages readers with a powerful storytelling approach, combining personal accounts and factual data that illuminate the hidden cost of our digital devices.
Social Awareness
Promotes consciousness about the environmental and human rights issues tied to cobalt mining, urging readers to consider ethical consumption in their choices.
Product Details
- Revelatory New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller
- Unflinching investigation into human rights abuses in Congo's cobalt mining operation
- Searing exposé of the toll on people and environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Testimonies gathered from those living, working, and dying for cobalt in Congo
- Reveals brutal mining practices and the supply chain of child-mined cobalt
- Highlights the essential role of cobalt in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries powering smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles
| Book format | Hardcover |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Political & Social Sciences |
| Pub date | 2023-01-31 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Reading level | General |
| Age range | 13 - 70 Years |
| Subgenre | Human Rights |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Publishing Group |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Social Science |
| Awards won | New Yorker Best Books of the Year (2023) (Long-listed), New York Times Book Review Notable Books of the Year (2023) (Long-listed), Pulitzer Prize - Finalist (2024) (Short-listed) |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Case Binding |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product height | 9.73 in (24.7 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 1 lb (450 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Political Science |
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Environmental Activists
Provides insights into the extraction of cobalt and its environmental impact, useful for advocates fighting for sustainability.
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Social Justice Advocates
Explores issues of exploitation and labor rights in the Congo, essential for those promoting human rights globally.
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Industry Professionals
Valuable for individuals in tech and automotive sectors to understand the ethical implications of cobalt sourcing.
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Casual Readers
May not hold general interest due to its focus on specific industry issues and complex socio-economic contexts.
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Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives, Hardcover
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Siddharth Kara Central African History Books Editorial Review
Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives is a compelling non-fiction hardcover that explores the intersection of human rights and political dynamics surrounding cobalt mining in the Congo. With 288 pages, it delves into critical themes relevant to our lives today, highlighting the ethical implications of our technological reliance on cobalt. Recognized in 2023 with long-list nominations from both the New Yorker and New York Times Book Review, as well as being a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2024, this book offers an insightful reading experience for ages 13 to 70. Its case binding ensures durability, making it a valuable addition to any collection in political and social sciences.
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Pros
- Engaging exploration of cobalt mining impact
- Award-nominated and recognized for excellence
- Durable hardcover binding for longevity
- Appropriate for a broad age range
Cons
- May be dense for casual readers
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- Revelatory investigation into the human rights abuses in Congo's cobalt mining operation
- Exposes the immense toll on the people and environment
- Testimonies reveal the suffering and death caused by cobalt mining
- Cobalt is essential for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
- 75% of the world's cobalt supply is mined in the Congo
- Shows how we are all implicated in the human rights and environmental catastrophe
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