Product Information
The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Ecomy has been lauded by the New York Times, Financial Times, and reviewers worldwide. Translated into fourteen languages, Travels has received numerous awards for its frank and nuanced discussion of global ecomic realities. Now updated and revised--including a discussion of environmental issues--this fascinating book illustrates crucial lessons in ecomics, politics, and globalization. The major themes and conclusions from the first edition are intact, but in response to questions from readers and students around the world, the second edition w includes: Updates on the people, businesses, and politics involved in the production of the T-shirt. Discussions of environmental issues related to both international trade and the T-shirt's life story.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd, John Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN-100470287160
ISBN-139780470287163
eBay Product ID (ePID)96039225
Product Key Features
Number of Pages336 Pages
Publication NameTravels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy : An Economist Examines the Markets, Power, and Politics of World Trade
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
SubjectEconomics: Professional & General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBusiness & Economics, Political Science
AuthorPietra Rivoli
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Date of Publication20/03/2009
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Place of PublicationChichester
Spine24mm
GenreEconomics: Professional & General
Country of PublicationUnited Kingdom
Author BiographyPietra Rivoli, PhD, is Professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, where she specializes in international business, finance, and social issues in business. Travels of a T-Shirt has won numerous awards and has been translated into fourteen languages.
Content NoteIllustrations, Ports
Edition Statement2nd Revised Edition