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Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry » (1st Edition)

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Authors: Grace I. Kunz, Myrna B. Garner
ISBN-13: 9781563673689, ISBN-10: 1563673681
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Fairchild Books
Date Published: January 2005
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Grace I. Kunz

Book Synopsis

As the merchandising, design, production, and distribution of textiles and apparel become increasingly global, it is crucial to recognize the role of political, social, and economic perspective in the international marketplace. Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry exposes reader to the language and basic concepts of global textile an apparel trade without overwhelming them with data that may become readily outdated. Students are taught to assess the marketing and sourcing of textiles and apparel in four major global trading regions and examine the latest trends that are impacting manufacturing, retailing, and consumption throughout the world.

Table of Contents

Ch. 1Introduction to globalization3
Ch. 2Textile and apparel supply matrix35
Ch. 3Consumption and well-being63
Ch. 4Trade barriers and regulation87
Ch. 5Illegal and unethical trade activity111
Ch. 6Politics and political positioning137
Ch. 7Europe and the European Union165
Ch. 8The Americas and Caribbean basin203
Ch. 9Asia and Oceania247
Ch. 10The Middle East and Africa287
Ch. 11Corporate social responsibility327
Ch. 12Into the new millennium353

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