Adam Sneyd
Cotton (Resources)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745681986
- author:
- Adam Sneyd
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 15 x 1.8 x 21.1 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Earth Sciences & Geography, Education, Adam Sneyd,Cotton (Resources),Polity Press,0745681980,Social Studies: General,Agriculture - General,Technology & Engineering,Science/Mathematics,Cotton - Economic aspects,Cotton - Political asp
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cotton: A Story of Power and Politics The humble fibre that makes up our clothes has a darker side. Behind its softness lies a complex web of power politics, as major corporate players and countries compete to control the global cotton trade. Adam Sneyd's penetrating analysis explores the impact of this struggle on farmers, workers and the environment. As companies seek to improve their practices, they may be perpetuating business-as-usual. Meanwhile, alternative voices calling for a fundamentally different approach to cotton farming have been overlooked in favour of media attention focused on farmer subsidies and prices. This book sheds light on the often-grubby politics of the cotton industry, revealing the need for sustainability and development. By uncovering the voluminous pile of political laundry, Sneyd argues that change is necessary. With an illuminating journey through the multifaceted world of cotton, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the complex issues at play.
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