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Searching for Burmese Jade, and Finding Misery.
- Source :
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New York Times . 12/2/2014, Vol. 164 Issue 56703, pA1-A10. 2p. 3 Color Photographs, 1 Map. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The article discusses the living and working conditions for jade miners in Myanmar (Burma), highlighting poverty and drug addiction amongst Jade miners in the country. Topics addressed include the impact of increased demand for jade from China, as well as high numbers of heroin use and H.I.V. infection amongst Kachin jade miners.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03624331
- Volume :
- 164
- Issue :
- 56703
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New York Times
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 99719187