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The True Cost of Fashion Louise Spilsbury

The True Cost of Fashion By Louise Spilsbury

The True Cost of Fashion by Louise Spilsbury


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Summary

Find out how the things we buy and use every day are produced, often at a cost to workers' health or the environment, and discover how you can shop to change things for the better.

The True Cost of Fashion Summary

The True Cost of Fashion by Louise Spilsbury

Who makes the clothes and accessories we buy on the high street and wear every day? What are the working conditions like for people who form part of the supply chain for the world's fahion industry? This book looks at the impact our fashion choices have on our lives and on the environment and asks how we can improve our lives and those of others with the things we buy.

The True Cost of Fashion Reviews

A series which could form the basis of interesting and informed discussions in English, Geography or Personal Education classes... the information value of this book is excellent. School Librarian Asks readers to look behind the shiny front of retail consumerism. Attention is drawn to the fact that we, as individuals, have a role to play. The issues are presented clearly, with illustrations which are likely to draw teenagers into the argument. Carousel

About Louise Spilsbury

The author, Louise Spilsbury, has written many books for children on a wide range of subjects.

Table of Contents

Fashion consumers The changing clothes industry Sweatshops today How the supply chain works Tracing trainers Labour behind the labels Who works in sweatshops? Pay and conditions Health impacts Deadly denim Trading rules World trade agreements Free trade Self-monitoring systems Making a change Government action Media attention Campaigners and charities What individuals can do The future of fashion Glossary Index

Additional information

GOR008886857
9780750277105
0750277106
The True Cost of Fashion by Louise Spilsbury
Used - Good
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
20130523
48
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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