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Hanging By A Thread: Cotton, Globalization, And Poverty In Africa (Volume 9) (Ohio Ris Global Series)-used
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The Textile Industry Was One Of The First Manufacturing Activities To Become Organized Globally, As Mechanized Production In Europe Used Cotton From The Various Colonies. Africa, The Least Developed Of The Worlds Major Regions, Is Now Increasingly Engaged In The Production Of This Crop For The Global Market, And Debates About The Pros And Cons Of This Trend Have Intensified.Hanging By A Thread: Cotton, Globalization, And Poverty In Africa Illuminates The Connections Between Africa And The Global Economy. The Editors Offer A Compelling Set Of Linked Studies That Detail One Aspect Of The Globalization Process In Africa, The Cotton Commodity Chain.From Global Policy Debates, To Impacts On The Natural Environment, To The Economic And Social Implications Of This Process, Hanging By A Thread Explores Cotton Production In The Postcolonial Period From Different Disciplinary Perspectives And In A Range Of National Contexts. This Approach Makes The Globalization Process Palpable By Detailing How Changes At The Macroeconomic Level Play Out On The Ground In The Worlds Poorest Region. Hanging By A Thread Offers New Insights On The Region In A Global Context And Provides A Critical Perspective On Current And Future Development Policy For Africa.Contributors: Thomas J. Bassett, Jim Bingen, Duncan Boughton, Brian M. Dowd, Marnus Gouse, Leslie C. Gray, Dolores Koenig, Scott M. Lacy, William G. Moseley, Colin Poulton, Bhavani Shankar, Corinne Siaens, Colin Thirtle, David Tschirley, And Quentin Wodon.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Hanging by a Thread: Cotton, Globalization, and Poverty in Africa'? A: The book focuses on the connections between Africa and the global economy through the lens of the cotton commodity chain, examining its implications for poverty and globalization.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The contributors include Thomas J. Bassett, Jim Bingen, Duncan Boughton, Brian M. Dowd, Marnus Gouse, Leslie C. Gray, Dolores Koenig, Scott M. Lacy, William G. Moseley, Colin Poulton, Bhavani Shankar, Corinne Siaens, Colin Thirtle, David Tschirley, and Quentin Wodon.
- Q: What disciplines does the book draw upon? A: The book incorporates various disciplinary perspectives, including economics, social sciences, and environmental studies, to analyze the impacts of cotton production in Africa.
- Q: When was 'Hanging by a Thread' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2008.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Hanging by a Thread: Cotton, Globalization, and Poverty in Africa'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 312 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of 'Hanging by a Thread'? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Environmental Economics.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes such as globalization, economic policies, environmental impacts, and social implications related to cotton production in Africa.