Journal of Anthropological ResearchVolume 72, Number 4 Previous articleNext article No AccessBook ReviewsAlchemy in the Rain Forest: Politics, Ecology, and Resilience in a New Guinea Mining Area. Jerry K. Jacka. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2015, 296 pp. $25.95, paper. ISBN 978-0-8223-6011-7.Jessica M. SmithJessica M. SmithColorado School of Mines Search for more articles by this author Colorado School of MinesPDFPDF PLUSFull Text Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookXLinkedInRedditBlueskyEmailPrint SectionsMoreDetailsFiguresReferencesCited by Journal of Anthropological Research Volume 72, Number 4Winter 2016 Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1086/689381 PermissionsRequest permissions Views: 88Total views on this site © 2016 by The University of New Mexico. All rights reserved.PDF download Crossref reports no articles citing this article.