Rocky is sure of few things in life and one of them is this: a true cat MUST catch a mouse! Follow the tales of Rocky the tabby cat as he stumbles upon the magical land of the canal. Join him as he navigates his way through a story of bravery, adventure and an unlikely friendship.
What does it mean when consumers "shop with a conscience" and choose products labeled as fair or sustainable? Does this translate into meaningful changes in global production processes? To what extent are voluntary standards implemented and enforced, and can they really govern global industries? Looking behind the Label presents an informative introduction to global production and ethical consumption, tracing the links between consumers' choices and the practices of multinational producers and retailers. Case studies of several types of products—wood and paper, food, apparel and footwear, and electronics—are used to reveal what lies behind voluntary rules and to critique predominant assumptions about ethical consumption as a form of political expression.
This book provides a major contribution to analysis of the failure of private rules on sustainability and labour standards in global production networks. It provides a critical way forward through 're-centering' the state in the public and private governance of land and labour rights in a global economy. Professor Stephanie Barrientos, Global Development Institute, University of Manchester.