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Amber Worlds: The Global Amber Trade in the China-Myanmar Borderlands

New Books in Anthropology

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Amber Trade and Conflict in Kachin State

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between the amber trade and the ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar's Kachin State, emphasizing historical shifts since the 1980s. It highlights the socio-political implications of amber mining amidst the tensions between local armed groups and the military, framing amber as a 'conflict stone' shaped by economic and resource struggles.

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