This book is a comprehensive exploration of the complexities and dilemmas of using the marketplace as an arena for politics. It goes beyond simply buying or boycotting to critically explore how individuals, collectives, corporations and governments do politics with and through consumption.
Political Consumerism and Cultural Citizenship
Focusing on coffee activism, this book delves into the intersection of politics and ethical consumption. It examines the various agencies, structures, and promotional strategies involved in fair trade consumption, highlighting how activism shapes consumer behavior. The analysis reveals the complex relationship between activism and consumption, offering insights into the dynamics of promoting ethical practices in the marketplace.