by DeCarlo, Jacqueline.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: DeCarlo, Jacqueline.--Fair trade. Series: Contemporary issues Published by : Rosen Pub., (New York :) Physical details: vii, 158 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Subject(s): International trade --Moral and ethical aspects. | Competition, Unfair. | Social responsibility of business. | Developing countries --Commerce. Year : 2011
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Serial Data | Published | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown Rural High School | 382.3 DEC | Available |
"Originally published in 2007 as part of the Oneworld beginner's guides series"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 126-145, 151) and index.
Fair trade : why it's not just for coffee farmers anymore -- Fish don't know they are wet or how trading influences our lives -- Why is fair trade so popular? -- Fair trade principles and practices -- Fair trade histories -- Yes, but does it work? -- Ordinary people making fair trade extraordinary -- Will free trade ever be fair? -- The future of fair trade -- Daily life with fair trade.
This book is an introduction to contemporary issues about fair trade and how trade influences our lives, discussing exploitative middle men, values-based choices, fair trade principles and practices, the complex problems of poverty, and changes in international trade.