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After the 1925 discovery of diamonds in the semi-desert of the northwest coast of South Africa, De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. virtually proclaimed its dominion over the whole region. In the town of Kleinzee, the company owns all the real estate and infrastructure, and controls and administers both the town and the industry.Peter

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"With current attention focused on globalization, Carstens' In the Company of Diamonds draws attention to the significance of the company town and locale in the productive process." - John D. Jackson,"

In the Company of Diamonds

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      Publisher: MJ - Ohio University Press
      Publication Date: 7/15/2001 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780821413777, 978-0821413777
      ISBN10: 0821413775

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      Book Synopsis
      After the 1925 discovery of diamonds in the semi-desert of the northwest coast of South Africa, De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. virtually proclaimed its dominion over the whole region. In the town of Kleinzee, the company owns all the real estate and infrastructure, and controls and administers both the town and the industry.Peter

      Trade Review
      "With current attention focused on globalization, Carstens' In the Company of Diamonds draws attention to the significance of the company town and locale in the productive process." - John D. Jackson,"

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