The 27 August Boston Globe reviews Eichstaedt's book "Consuming the Congo." It deals with the whole issue of minerals in the Congo and similar countries which are in high demand for use in electronic gear being used to finance violence. U.S. law requires companies to report any materials they use from the Congo and surrounding countries. This is no mean feat; it requires being able to track down through the supply chain to the source of the ore. The law also implies that all minerals from the Congo are financing violence. As Eichstaedt points out, some are just a way for ordinary people to make a living. The issue is a bit more complex that we tend to see it.