Fair Trade: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) |  | Author: Jacqueline Decarlo
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 192
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1851685219
Dewey Decimal Number: 382
EAN: 9781851685219
ASIN: 1851685219
Publication Date: May 12, 2007
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Product Description
What's wrong with buying regular coffee? Does Fair Trade necessarily mean ethical trade? What impact can the average consumer have on global economics? Author and activist Jacqueline DeCarlo reveals why the movement has come to mean far more than just bananas, coffee, and chocolate. Grounded in the inspiring power of Fair Trade as a positive alternative to poverty, environmental destruction, and human exploitation, this enlightening book explains how we can make a difference. Providing an accessible explanation of the principles behind the movement and tracing its development into the powerful economic and social justice tool it is today.
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 Simple yet powerful December 25, 2007
Roberto Valbuena Reyero (Madrid, Spain)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
In a direct style, the author presents us a lot of information and references as well as her impressive personal experience in Fair Trade, backed by a thorough research.
The title can be misleading: it is not only for beginners, as all Fair Trade followers can benefit from reading it. Jackie tells us how she has met with many relevant persons along the years, around the world and encourages us to keep working for a Fair Trade.
What is fair trade? January 27, 2009
Linda Kjeldgaard (Taneytown, MD)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Jackie's book is not just about the mechanics of fair trade and the numbers. Fair trade is about people. It is the story of how a fair wage and the ability to compete in a global economy make us all better.
This book is a fast, and easy way to learn about fair trade but it will start you on a life long journey to make yourself a better consumer and a better member of the earth's family.
An easy intro to understanding fair trade and all that is not... February 6, 2010
Shannyn Bishop Snyder
Required for a grad school class but it quickly became one of my favorites, and I reference it often.
Really tells the story of fair trading.... October 7, 2007
Laura A. Johnson (chicago, Illinois)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Excellently written story of the Fair Trade movement. Those of us who believe in fair trading will appreciate and enjoy.
 not impressed... February 10, 2010
megan (washington, DC)
If you're looking for a cut-and-dry approach to fair trade, this is not the book for you. I was looking for something that really got into the functional side of fair trade business relationships, and was disappointed to see the author took the typical, tired, aid-focused approach. I firmly believe that artisans and agriculturalists in developing countries have a lot to offer in trade, and if we approach relationships with a win-win mentality, progress and development will follow. The author seems to believe the developed world needs to engage in these relationships as a form of assistance - I disagree 100%. Until we start to recognize the TRUE VALUE of products and services from developing countries, we will be trapped in a cycle of aid and handouts.
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