The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy
An Economist Examines the Markets, Power and Politics of the World Trade, 2nd Edition
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<i>The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy</i> has been lauded by the New York Times, Financial Times, and reviewers worldwide. Translated into fourteen languages, <i>Travels</i> has received numerous awards for its frank and nuanced discussion of global economic realities. Now updated and revised--including a discussion of environmental issues--this fascinating book illustrates crucial lessons in economics, politics, and 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.
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The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy, Pietra Rivoli
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- 2009
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- Title
- The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy
- Subtitle
- An Economist Examines the Markets, Power and Politics of the World Trade, 2nd Edition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Pietra Rivoli
- Publisher
- WILEY
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 316
- ISBN10
- 0470287160
- ISBN13
- 9780470287163
- Series
- Categories
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- Business, Politics, USA, School, Professional Literature, Industry, International Economic Relations, International Trade
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- <i>The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy</i> has been lauded by the New York Times, Financial Times, and reviewers worldwide. Translated into fourteen languages, <i>Travels</i> has received numerous awards for its frank and nuanced discussion of global economic realities. Now updated and revised--including a discussion of environmental issues--this fascinating book illustrates crucial lessons in economics, politics, and 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.