Fair Trade A Beginner's Guide

by DeCarlo, Jacqueline

• ISBN13: 9781851685219
• ISBN10: 1851685219
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-12
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Summary

The European Union and United States pay fourteen billion dollars a year inllegal agricultural subsidies. In textiles and agriculture, where developingorld countries have a natural economic advantage, they are effectivelyriced out of the market, with devastating consequences for millions ofeople. Grounded in the inspiring power of Fair Trade as a positivelternative to poverty, environmental destruction, and human exploitation,his enlightening book explains how we can make a difference. Withomprehensive coverage of Fair Trade principles, exploration of why Fairrade is such a powerful economic and social justice tool, and methods forarticipation in Fair Trade at home and in society, it will empower theeader to tackle a key source of global injustice. Generating opportunitiesor self-reflection, and providing guideposts for new directions in personalonsumption and civic participation, "Fair Trade: A Beginner's Guide" isnformative and inspiring.

Author Biography

Jacqueline DeCarlo is Fair Trade Program Advisor of Catholic Relief Services, and former Director of the Fair Trade Resource Network.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. vii
Illustrations, tables, and key boxes	p. viii
Fair Trade: why it's not just for coffee farmers anymore	p. 1
Fish don't know they are wet or how trading influences our lives	p. 10
Why is Fair Trade so popular?	p. 23
Fair Trade principles and practices	p. 43
Fair Trade histories	p. 65
Yes, but does it work?	p. 82
Ordinary people making Fair Trade extraordinary	p. 93
Will free trade ever be fair?	p. 104
The future of Fair Trade	p. 114
Daily life with Fair Trade	p. 129
Appendix	p. 145
Recommended Reading	p. 148
References	p. 149
Index	p. 169
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