Includes bibliographical references (pages 146-168) and index.
Fair Trade: why it's not just for coffee farmers anymore -- Fish don't know they are wet or how trading influences our lives -- Why is Fair Trade so popular? -- Fair Trade principles and practices -- Fair Trade histories -- Yes, but does it work? -- Ordinary people making Fair Trade extraordinary -- Will free trade ever be fair? -- The future of Fair Trade -- Daily life with Fair Trade -- Appendix.
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"Fair Trade: A Beginner's Guide reveals why Fair Trade means more than just bananas, coffee, and chocolate. Author and activist Jacqueline DeCarlo explains the principles behind Fair Trade and its development into a powerful economic tool. Packed with inspiring ways to make a difference, this book will encourage readers of all backgrounds to help end poverty, environmental destruction, and human exploitation."--Jacket.