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The No-nonsense Guide to Fair Trade (No-nonsense Guides) [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by David Ransom (Author)
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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Verso Books; illustrated edition edition (27 Mar 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1859843344
  • ISBN-13: 978-1859843345
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 1.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 621,786 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Dispensing with the marketing spin of orthodox economics, "The No Nonsense Guide to Fair Trade" tells the human story behind the things we consume, vividly revealing the reality as experienced by coffee-growers in Central America or workers making jeans in a Bangladesh sweatshop. David Ransom turns to examine the roles played by the WTO, UNCTAD, ILO, IMF, G7 and argues that even when their motives are benevolent their activities are either inadequate or misguided. He also offers a lively, digestible and radical guide for the general shopper as well as campaigners and specialists in development, globalization and international affairs.

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World Trade was once the exclusive preserve of big business, run by transnational corporations more powerful than governments. Now the 'free' trade they favour is the focus of public concern everywhere - globalization and the World Trade Organization have seen to that.

But what's the alternative? The No-Nonsense Guide to Fair Trade gives you a good idea. Dispensing with the marketing spin of orthodox economics, it tells the human story behind the things we consume. In the divide between consumers and producers, rich and poor, North and South, it discovers positive options that are already available on supermarket shelves.

The threads of a complex issue are pulled together into a summary of key concepts and factual evidence - a lively, digestible and radical guide for the general reader as well as campaigners and specialists in development, globalization and international affairs.

'If trade undermines life, narrows it or impoverishes it, then it can destroy the world. If it enhances life, then it can change the world. That's why David Ransom's book is so urgent. It is a crucial part of the argument for trade with a different bottom line, and it's never been so important. That's why I'm delighted to commend it.' Anita Roddick, Founder & Co-Chair, The Body Shop


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4.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what it says on the tin, 17 Sep 2001
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As a shop manager new to the world of Fair Trade, I was grateful and relieved to discover that this book exists. Fair trade is a complicated and indepth ethos and this book gives insight and direction in a factual and informative way. There's no bias, no unbalanced viewpoints and it allows you to make up your own mind, whilst fully armed with the facts. It explores both sides of the coin - pointing out that not all fair trade is as perfect as it might make out. This book is a must for the modern, socially and environmentally aware shopper. It's an eye opener and a heart warmer and I could not do my job as well without it!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough all-round guide for the literate beginner., 12 Feb 2002
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Providing basic information in a clear and consise manner, this book covers the Fair Trade process and history from simple commodities, such as coffee, to more complex, such as denim jeans. It's a little dry in places, but is fairly comprehensive for the consumer with a conscience. An interesting read.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Definitly a lot of nonsense!, 1 Jun 2008
By Jack Hill (London, UK) - See all my reviews
Sorry, but this book bitterly disappointed me. Absolutely one-sided portrait of the Fair Trade movement, almost glorifying them. Not even once does he mention any criticism (and there is, believe me).

Absolutely biased. He calls conventional trade a "beast" and sees conventional trade as a creation of a global conspiracy between "politicians, transnational corporate empires and corrupt individuals in poor countries" with the purpose to "gain a political stronghold".

The book will only give you one side of the argument! Please be aware of that.
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