The Nutmeg’s Curse (book)

*The Nutmeg’s Curse* by Amitav Ghosh explores how the brutal history of colonialism, driven by the pursuit of valuable commodities like nutmeg, shaped global inequality and environmental change. Ghosh argues that early European exploitation in Southeast Asia created lasting harm, not just to the region but worldwide, contributing to ecological destruction and social injustice. The book highlights the importance of understanding this history to address contemporary climate crises and injustices, emphasizing interconnectedness between past colonization and present ecological challenges.