JOURNAL ARTICLE

Underground Leviathan: Corporate Sovereignty and Mining in the Americas. By Israel G. Solares.

  • Published In: Western Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 56, n. 3. P. 261 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sandlos, John 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the challenges faced by mining historians in balancing local and global perspectives in their studies. It highlights Israel Solares's book, *Underground Leviathan*, which critiques the tendency to focus solely on local mining histories by examining the extensive influence of multinational mining corporations, particularly the U.S. Company. Solares argues that these corporations function as powerful entities that shape local environments and communities through complex social interactions, rather than merely reflecting state or colonial ambitions. While his non-linear narrative approach captures the multifaceted nature of corporate mining, it also presents difficulties for readers in following the storyline, suggesting a tension between comprehensive analysis and narrative clarity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Western Historical Quarterly. 2025/09, Vol. 56, Issue 3, p261
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0043-3810
  • DOI:10.1093/whq/whaf043
  • Accession Number:188503074
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