Cotton

CottonDiscover the complex world of cotton with this insightful book, exploring the dual nature of this beloved fabric. Cotton, synonymous with softness and comfort, also harbors a troubling history marked by exploitation and environmental challenges. Author Adam Sneyd deftly unravels the narratives surrounding cotton cultivation, illustrating how major corporations and nations compete for dominance in this crucial industry. As awareness of unethical

Discover the complex world of cotton with this insightful book, exploring the dual nature of this beloved fabric. Cotton, synonymous with softness and comfort, also harbors a troubling history marked by exploitation and environmental challenges. Author Adam Sneyd deftly unravels the narratives surrounding cotton cultivation, illustrating how major corporations and nations compete for dominance in this crucial industry. As awareness of unethical practices in cotton farming grows, this book investigates the balance between corporate interests and the calls for sustainable cotton production. Delve into the power dynamics at play as Sneyd highlights the role of consumers and activists demanding better practices for both people and the planet. This essential read offers an illuminating perspective on cotton's role in the global economy and its potential for fostering sustainable development. Join the conversation on how cotton can evolve from a symbol of luxury to a beacon of ethical sourcing. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the real story behind the cotton industry. 

Shipping Information: Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780745681986, Year: 2016, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK), Pages: 224.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745681986
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224


Description:
Whether we are out on the streets or between the sheets, cotton is our constant companion. But behind this ubiquitous fibre prized for its softness lies a darker story of exploitation and hardship. In this penetrating analysis, Adam Sneyd explores the power politics that envelop cotton as major corporate players and countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas compete to control it. In the aftermath of sweatshop scandal exposés and factory collapse disasters, merchants and retailers have called for better cotton farming practices. But in seeking to prevent the next transnational media circus, will companies simply end up cementing business-as-usual? Corporate public relations strategy now competes directly with the voices of an alternative global community that seeks to fundamentally transform the way that cotton is farmed. Yet these demands for cotton to work better for people and the planet have flown under the radar as media attention has focused instead on farmer subsidies and prices. From the local to the global, this book takes the reader on an illuminating journey through the multifaceted and often grubby politics of the fluffy white stuff in the world economy. The pile of political laundry it uncovers is voluminous but, as Sneyd argues, must be aired in the interests of sustainability and development.