The Power to Choose by Naila Kabeer
In this study, the author examines the lives of Bangladeshi garment workers to shed light on the question of what constitutes 'fair' competition, by comparing and contrasting the respective working practices of Bangladesh and Britain, with surprising and revealing results.
A fascinating study of how women workers at two geographic poles of the global garment industry view their lives and workTextured, ethically probing and challenging-a must read for anyone concerned about the impact of globalisation on workers. -- Gita Sen, Professor at the Indian Institute of Management
Kabeer has provided valuable statistical data and informative personal testimonies on the lives of an often neglected section of women workers. * Socialist Review *
Kabeer has provided valuable statistical data and informative personal testimonies on the lives of an often neglected section of women workers. * Socialist Review *
Naila Kabeer is a Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex. She has worked extensively on issues related to gender and development in Bangladesh, India and Vietnam.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781859842065 |
| ISBN 10 | 1859842062 |
| Title | The Power to Choose |
| Author | Naila Kabeer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Verso Books |
| Year published | 2002-08-17 |
| Number of pages | 484 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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