Handbook of Research on Fair Trade by Laura T. Raynolds and Elizabeth A. Bennett (Eds.)

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The question of fair trade for whom, by whom, and with whom provides a quick synopsis of the complex questions raised by the authors of the edited volume the Handbook of Research on Fair Trade. Edited by Laura T. Raynolds and Elizabeth Bennett, both well-known and respected researchers in the fair trade movement, this handbook is the first to amass critical studies of fair trade in one volume and will prove to be an invaluable resource for those interested in the history, challenges, and future direction of fair trade initiatives worldwide. The handbook’s 30 chapters cover a large variety of topics within the fair trade movement including fair trade certification, internal governance concerns, product labeling, and consumer and market behavior. The geographic and theoretical range is equally impressive with chapters covering Latin American, European, African and U.S. cases, along with studies focusing on the impact of fair trade on women, indigenous groups, and the environment. …