The Impact of Mining on the Cultural Heritage of Tarkwa Ghana

This distinct nuanced book addresses the complex amalgam between the preservation of cultural heritage of indigenous peoples of Tarkwa in Ghana and the economic interests of global multi-national mining companies working in Tarkwa and its environs.It addresses the problem of how weak government policies on environment have negatively impacted on the socio-economic and cultural heritage of the inhabitants of the Tarkwa area. The book will be an important resource for students and practitioners on environment cultural heritage and resource management. It will also be a significant tool for conflict resolution practitioners dealing with displaced people in mining communities and a good resource for individuals and multi-national companies undertaking mineral exploration in indigenous communities.