Fugitive Denim: A Moving Story of People and Pants in the Borderless World of Global Trade

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Exploring the global denim industry, the book highlights the diverse individuals involved in its production, from cotton pickers in Azerbaijan to seamstresses in Cambodia and designers in New York. Rachel Louise Snyder delves into the intricate human, environmental, and political dynamics shaping this multi-billion-dollar sector. Rather than offering a one-sided critique, it presents a nuanced view of contemporary labor, emphasizing the complexities and absurdities of work in the twenty-first century.