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The global coffee trade is a collision between the rich world and the poor world.A group of graduate students is about to experience that collision headon.Angela, Alex, Rich, and Sofi a bring to their summer research project in Guatemala more than their share of gradschool baggagealong with clashing ideas about poverty and globalization. But as they follow the trail of coffee beans from the Guatemalan peasant grower to the American coffee drinker, what unfolds is not only a stunning research discovery, but an unforgettable journey of personal challenge and growth.Based on an actual research project on fair trade coffee funded by USAID, The Taste of Many Mountains is a brilliantlystaged novel about the global economy in which University of San Francisco economist Bruce Wydick examines the realities of the coffee trade from the perspective of young researchers struggling to understand the chasm between the worlds rich and poor.Wydicks first novel is brewed perfectlyfull of rich body with doubleshots of insight. Santiago Jimmy Mellado, President and CEO of Compassion International'This wonderfully enlightening book describes the Mayan culture in Guatemala and some of the sufferings these people have survived.' CBA Retailers + ResourcesIncludes Reading Group Guide
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- Q: What is 'The Taste of Many Mountains' about? A: 'The Taste of Many Mountains' is a novel that explores the complexities of the global coffee trade through the experiences of a group of graduate students conducting research in Guatemala. It highlights the collision between rich and poor worlds while examining issues of poverty and globalization.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Bruce Wydick, an economist at the University of San Francisco.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Taste of Many Mountains'? A: 'The Taste of Many Mountains' was published on August 12, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'New' condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Taste of Many Mountains' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include a reading group guide? A: Yes, 'The Taste of Many Mountains' includes a reading group guide for discussion.
- Q: Is this book suitable for understanding fair trade coffee? A: Yes, the book is based on an actual research project on fair trade coffee, making it valuable for understanding the coffee trade's social and economic implications.
- Q: What themes are explored in this novel? A: The novel explores themes of cultural heritage, globalization, poverty, and the dynamics of the coffee trade.
- Q: Can this book help in learning about Mayan culture? A: Yes, the book provides insights into Mayan culture in Guatemala and discusses the challenges faced by its people.