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Searching for Burmese Jade, and Finding Misery.

Authors :
LEVIN, DAN
Kessel, Jonah M.
Chen Jiehao
Davis, Becky
Source :
New York Times. 12/2/2014, Vol. 164 Issue 56703, pA1-A10. 2p. 3 Color Photographs, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2014

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