Jasonda

Has anyone read or heard of this book?

Amazon.com: The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power, and Politics of World Trade: Books: Pietra Rivoli

From the Amazon description:

"The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy takes the reader on a fascinating, around-the-world journey to reveal the economic and political lessons from the life story of a simple t-shirt. Over five years, business professor Pietra Rivoli traveled from a Texas cotton field to a Chinese factory to a used clothing market in Africa, to investigate compelling questions about the politics, economics, ethics, and history of modern business and globalization. Using the story of the t-shirt to illustrate the major issues of the globalization debate, this uniquely entertaining business book offers a surprising, enlightening, and balanced look at one of the major topics of our time."

Sounds pretty interesting. I also found an article about it, which has an interview with the author:

Travails of a T-shirt-Corporate Dossier-Magazines-The Economic Times

 

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Solmu

I've read good reviews. My library has it, but I was concerned it would be dry and dense, so I haven't got around to reading it yet (I suppose I really should).

 

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Jasonda

Quote: Originally Posted by Solmu I've read good reviews. My library has it, but I was concerned it would be dry and dense, so I haven't got around to reading it yet (I suppose I really should).

You should read it, and write a review for us.

 

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