50 Reasons to Buy Fair Trade (Paperback)

Fair trade is a growing global movement. A huge and widening range of fair trade goods are now available in the shops. Why is fair trade so important? This book provides 50 reasons why buying fair trade delivers a host of benefits to people and the planet. It's an inspiring account of how every consumer can play a part in improving and even saving lives and making global trade work better for poor people. Did you know that buying fair trade: -- Helps eradicate sweatshops -- Helps end child labour -- Reduces the debt burden on developing countries' farmers -- Ensures small-scale farmers can earn a living wage -- Supports and protects the environment? This book provides a critical guide to international trade and shows that fair trade presents a realistic and positive alternative for farmers and producers in developing countries. By improving schools, healthcare and working conditions, the fair trade movement has already saved lives and empowered whole communities. This book shows how every consumer can help make a difference in the fight to end poverty and inequality.

General

Imprint:	Pluto Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Miles Litvinoff • John Madeley
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-7453-2584-2
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Self-help & practical interests > Consumer guides & advice Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Microeconomics > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > General
LSN:	0-7453-2584-X
Barcode:	9780745325842

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