The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power, and Politics of World Trade

The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power, and Politics of World Trade
Pietra Rivoli (Author)
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The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy has been lauded by the New York Times, Financial Times, and reviewers worldwide. Translated in fourteen languages, Travels has received numerous awards for its frank and nuanced discussion of global economic realities.  Now updated and revised--including a discussions of environmental issue--this fascinating book illustrates crucial lessons in the debate on globalization.

The major themes and conclusions from the first edition are intact, but in  response to questions from readers and students around the world, the second edition now includes:

• Updates on the people, businesses, and politics involved in the production of the T-shirt.
• Discussions of environmental issues related to both international trade and the T-shirt's life story.
• A look at the maturing of the anti-globalization movement, and the recent shift in public opinion against internationalism.

• Rank: #8601 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.13" h x .91" w x 6.14" l, .93 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Description #1 by nookibooks.info:

"The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy has been lauded by the New York Times, Financial Times, and reviewers worldwide. Translated in fourteen languages, Travels has received numerous awards for its frank and nuanced discussion of global economic realities. Now updated and revised--including a discussions of environmental issue--this fascinating book illustrates crucial lessons in the debate on globalization.The major themes and conclusions from the first edition are intact, but in response to questions from readers and students around the world, the second edition now includes:Updates on the people, businesses, and politics involved in the production of the T-shirt.Discussions of environmental issues related to both international trade and the T-shirt's life story.A look at the maturing of the anti-globalization movement, and the recent shift in public opinion against internationalism.File Size: 1565 KBPrint Length: 338 pagesPage Numbers Source ISBN: 0470287160 Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (April 1, 2009) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.Language: EnglishASIN: B00263ZLGC"

Description #2 by Barnes & Noble - ATeamBooks:

Categories: 2005 FT Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award Shortlist, Nonfiction, International economic relations. Contributors: Pietra Rivoli - Author. Format: Paperback

Description #3 by Pullman Books:

Search our latest web store Bigplanetbooks.com for the latest updates and search. The greatest textbook savings on the planet! Is the new cover picture really worth the extra money? College textbook publishers are constantly releasing the new "updated" textbook and the changes are often insignificant and simply not worth spending the extra money. This is the prior US version.