Cocoa

ISBN-13: 9781509513178 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 240 str.

Kristy Leissle

Opis

Chocolate has long been a favourite indulgence in Europe and the Americas. Asia too is developing a growing appetite for this everyday luxury. But behind every chocolate bar we unwrap lie power struggles and political manoeuvring over its most important ingredient: cocoa.

Recenzje

"In this fascinating analysis, Kristy Leissle explores the rich history of the global cocoa sector and the changing dynamics of the chocolate confectionery industry. It will be an essential resource for anyone wanting to promote a more sustainable future for cocoa." Stephanie Barrientos, University of Manchester "Kristy Leissle′s book offers an insightful critique of power relations in the world of cocoa. Addressing issues that are often not known or misunderstood in the public arena, this clear and compelling text is a must–read for students, scholars and activists." Amanda Berlan, De Montfort University "A concise analysis of the inequalities that pervade an industry of 5m growers, spread across the tropics." Financial Times You will never look at chocolate in the same way again Geographical  

Spis treści

• Contents
• Abbreviations
• Figures and Tables
• Acknowledgments
• 1 Introduction
• 2 World Cocoa Map
• 3 Stages of Sweet
• 4 Power in the Market
• 5 Economics on the Ground
• 6 Trade Justice
• 7 Governing Quality
• 8 Sustainable Futures
• Notes
• Selected Readings
• Index

O autorze

Kristy Leissle is a scholar of the global cocoa and chocolate industries. She is a Lecturer at the University of Washington Bothell, where she teaches Global Studies.