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Moral Commerce: Quakers And The Transatlantic Boycott Of The Slave Labor Economy
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How Can The Simple Choice Of A Mens Suit Be A Moral Statement And A Political Act? When The Suit Is Made Of Freelabor Wool Rather Than Slavegrown Cotton. In Moral Commerce, Julie L. Holcomb Traces The Genealogy Of The Boycott Of Slave Labor From Its Seventeenthcentury Quaker Origins Through Its Late Nineteenthcentury Decline. In Their Failures And In Their Successes, In Their Resilience And Their Persistence, Antislavery Consumers Help Us Understand The Possibilities And The Limitations Of Moral Commerce.Quaker Antislavery Rhetoric Began With Protests Against The Slave Trade Before Expanding To Include Boycotts Of The Use And Products Of Slave Labor. For More Than One Hundred Years, British And American Abolitionists Highlighted Consumers Complicity In Sustaining Slavery. The Boycott Of Slave Labor Was The First Consumer Movement To Transcend The Boundaries Of Nation, Gender, And Race In An Effort By Reformers To Change The Conditions Of Production. The Movement Attracted A Broad Crosssection Of Abolitionists: Conservative And Radical, Quaker And Nonquaker, Male And Female, White And Black.The Men And Women Who Boycotted Slave Labor Created Diverse, Biracial Networks That Worked To Reorganize The Transatlantic Economy On An Ethical Basis. Even When They Acted Locally, Supporters Embraced A Global Vision, Mobilizing The Boycott As A Powerful Force That Could Transform The Marketplace. For Supporters Of The Boycott, The Abolition Of Slavery Was A Step Toward A Broader Goal Of A Just And Humane Economy. The Boycott Failed To Overcome The Power Structures That Kept Slave Labor In Place; Nonetheless, The Movements Historic Successes And Failures Have Important Implications For Modern Consumers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Moral Commerce'? A: The main theme of 'Moral Commerce' is the exploration of how consumer choices, such as boycotting slave labor products, can serve as moral and political statements, tracing the historical impact of the Quaker-led boycott movements.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Moral Commerce'? A: The author of 'Moral Commerce' is Julie L. Holcomb, who provides an in-depth analysis of the antislavery consumer movement.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the history of the boycott of slave labor from its Quaker origins in the seventeenth century through its decline in the late nineteenth century.
- Q: How many pages does 'Moral Commerce' have? A: 'Moral Commerce' consists of 272 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'Moral Commerce' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a high-quality presentation.
- Q: When was 'Moral Commerce' published? A: 'Moral Commerce' was published on August 23, 2016.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: 'Moral Commerce' is published in an illustrated edition, featuring visuals that complement the text.
- Q: What are the implications of the boycott discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the implications of the boycott of slave labor for modern consumers, highlighting both the successes and failures of the movement in promoting ethical commerce.
- Q: Is 'Moral Commerce' suitable for academic study? A: 'Moral Commerce' is well-suited for academic study, particularly in fields like history, ethics, and consumer behavior, due to its thorough research and analysis.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about consumer complicity in slavery? A: The book provides insights into how consumers were complicit in sustaining slavery and how their choices, through boycotts, aimed to reform the conditions of production.