Toxic Colonialism: Between Sickness and Sanctuary on Ilet La Mère, French Guiana
Since the establishment of slave plantations in French Guiana during the 17th century, the small island of Ilet la Mère, located 11 km from Cayenne, has functioned as site of confinement, refuge, and experimentation. These roles continued during and after the creation of France’s largest penal colon...
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| Language: | English |
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Island Studies Journal
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Island Studies Journal |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.24043/isj.184 |