Abstract
In regions such as Appalachia and Carpathia, gold mining has existed for centuries. However, the lucrative cost of gold in the regions has also produced a devastating environmental impact which deeply shaped the sociocultural and economic development of the regions. Utilizing case studies in Dahlonega, Georgia and Rosia Montana, Romania, I illuminate the closely tied human-geography of the regions. Through my research, I draw direct connections between the exploitation of human labor, culture, and the environment. By detailing how intrinsically connected people are to place, I examine the importance of vigilant politics, locally-oriented economics, and the need for cultural and environmental preservation.
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