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More copies of this ISBN:Take It Personally: How to Make Conscious Choices to Change the Worldby Anita Roddick
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:A consumer revolution is taking hold across the globe. Daily news reports tell us of the sweatshops that produce Gap clothing, the child labor that goes into Nike running shoes, and the deplorable demands that are put on the agricultural workers who bring us Starbucks coffee. Through the work of reporters, photographers, underground investigators, and the testimony of people working in inhuman conditions, accounts of the sad and shocking working and living conditions of people in Third World countries and in the United States not only have surfaced but have provoked a humanitarian response. As consumers become increasingly aware about what they but and where it comes from, they are making conscious choices about what they are — or are not — willing to have their money support. Anita Roddick presents here a vibrant collection of photographs, essays, montages, and quoted on the driving issues behind globalization from impassioned writers and activist organizations. This is the definitive handbook for the average consumer who wants to learn about the issues and make informed choices. Maverick businesswoman Anita Roddick is a role model in the world of business. She wants to play a positive role in the global marketplace and empower people rather than exploit them. Book News Annotation:In this guide to activism for ordinary citizens, Roddick describes
how people can make a positive difference in the world through
lobbying, making conscious consumer choices and investing ethically.
Contributions from other activists discuss such topics as sweatshops,
the WTO protests in Seattle, and local self reliance. The volume is
illustrated throughout with color photographs depicting the results
of globalization. Roddick is the founder of the Body Shop stores,
which sell ecologically-friendly bath and beauty products.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"Roddick's new book...could well be the most useful primer on issues of corporate globalization yet published. Certainly, for Americans who are still trying to figure out what the ruckus is all about, Take It Personally is essential reading." John Nichols, The Capital Times Review:"A vibrant collection of photographs, essays, montages, and quoted on the driving issues behind globalization from impassioned writers and activist organizations. This is the definitive handbook for the average consumer who wants to learn about the issues and make informed choices." Global Exchange Synopsis:In this vibrant collection of essays, photos, montages, and quotes, the founder of The Body Shop encourages consumers to challenge the destructive aspects of globalization. Contributors include the Dalai Lama, Peter Gabriel, Julia Butterfly Hill, and Ralph Nader. Full color. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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