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

New Books in Anthropology

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Global Amber Trade and China's Influence

This chapter explores the dynamics of the global amber trade, focusing on the significant role of China and its impact on regions like Myanmar, the Baltic coast, and Mexico. It also examines the relationship between amber traders and state actors, the scientific significance of amber discoveries, and the environmental concerns linked to amber mining.

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