The Nutmeg's Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis
by Amitav Ghosh
Description
Amitav Ghosh masterfully weaves a narrative that connects the historical exploitation of the Banda Islands for nutmeg to our present-day climate crisis. Through compelling parables, Ghosh reveals how human history has been inextricably linked with the earth, demonstrating that our current environmental devastation is not a new phenomenon but a continuation of past patterns of greed and violence. He draws on indigenous voices and historical accounts to argue for a profound shift in human perspective, urging us to recognize our interdependence with the natural world and forge a shared story of humility. This powerful work challenges conventional thinking, proposing that true solutions lie in acknowledging our place within a larger web of life.
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paperback
University of Chicago Press
Published Oct 6, 2022
336 pages
ISBN: 9780226823959
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First Published
2021
Language
eng
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