Cover -- Contents -- Series Preface -- 1. Discordant Developments: An Introduction -- 2. Histories of Connection: Colonialism, Migration and Multinationals -- 3. Material Connections: Resources and Livelihoods in Duniyapur -- 4. Our Own Poor: Social Connections, 'Helping' and Claims to Entitlement -- 5. Claims of Partnership and Ethical Connection: Chevron's Programme of 'Community Engagement' -- 6. Rumour and Activism: Politics Breaks Out -- 7. Blow-out! Stories of Disconnection and Loss -- Appendix: The Chevron Way -- Notes -- References -- Index.