Poisoned Wells: The Dirty Politics of African Oil

Customer Reviews

Neither crude nor heavy - well worth a read. - By: Alex Wilks, 06 Oct 2007
This book introduces political & economic life in several West African countries. Each chapter focusses on a key individual - a top politician, a corruption busting judge, a top musician etc - & uses their tales to spell out why the relevant country has been held back rather than boosted by discovering oil.

With a light & engaging style (from having been a journalist) Shaxson lifts the lid on a heavy & disturbing subject - how oil revenues mess up the economics & politics of the countries where it is discovered. And not only those countries - the same money has oiled the wheels of dodgy political dealings in France & other countries.

The book ends with an analysis of the role of opaque offshore finance & some of the policy work & campaigning that is starting to tackle it. Highly recommended for people with an interest in international affairs.

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