The Political Economy of Rare Earth Elements: Rising Powers and Technological Change

The Political Economy of Rare Earth Elements: Rising Powers and Technological Change - International Political Economy Series

1st ed. 2015

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The contributors argue that rare earths are essential to the information technology revolution on which humans have come to depend for communication, commerce, and, increasingly, engage in conflict. They demonstrate that rare earths are a strategic commodity over which political actors will and do struggle for control.

Book information

ISBN: 9781137364234
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
Edition: 1st ed. 2015
DEWEY: 338.27494
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 228
Weight: 420g
Height: 145mm
Width: 222mm
Spine width: 20mm