Nog eens: de millioenen uit Deli by J. van den Brand
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"Nog eens: de millioenen uit Deli" by J. van den Brand is a critical examination of the socio-economic conditions in Deli, a region in Sumatra, written in the early 20th century. The text reveals the harsh realities faced by workers in the area, contrasting the perceived prosperity depicted in colonial reports with the underlying exploitation and suffering that characterize life for the laborers. The author addresses industry stakeholders and colonial authorities, challenging
them to confront the injustices perpetuated under the guise of economic progress. At the start of the work, the author shares reflections on a prior pamphlet that sparked significant outrage among those profitably invested in Deli. He explores the incredulity that many felt upon hearing allegations of worker mistreatment, contrasting popular perceptions of a thriving region with the grim truths faced by local laborers. The introductory sections outline the author's defiance against accusations of exaggeration, asserting the necessity of addressing the oppressive realities inflicted upon the workers by the colonial system. The opening sets a tone of determined advocacy for change, aiming to draw attention to systemic injustices while calling for accountability from those in power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brand, J. van den, -1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nog eens: de millioenen uit Deli |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Labor laws and legislation -- Indonesia |
| Subject | Contract labor -- Indonesia -- Sumatra |
| Subject | Agricultural laborers -- Indonesia -- Sumatra |
| Subject | Plantations -- Indonesia -- Sumatra |
| Subject | Dutch -- Indonesia -- Sumatra |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65681 |
| Release Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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