Book description
How does a piece of clothing end up in your wardrobe? Where does it
come from, and where does it go? This is not just a story about
manufacturing. This is a story about people, their livelihoods and their
life expectations. This is the story of globalisation.
Made on Earth
follows the incredible journey of a red fleece manufactured in
Bangladesh. From the initial order through to shipping, recycling, and
eventually landfill, Made on Earth
explores how one single item can connect so many people s lives.
Focusing not just on environmental but ethical trading concerns, Made
on Earth
ultimately explains and explores the concept of globalisation. Many
hard-hitting topics are covered, including factory workers being
imprisoned in Chittagong for campaigning for better working conditions,
the power of oil rich countries such as the United Arab Emirates, and
how the desire for cheap goods in developed countries impacts on the
working practices of less developed nations.
This book provides a fascinating, accessible and extremely engaging
introduction to the complex topic of globalisation. A kind of fable
based on fact, Made on Earth would make an excellent teaching tool.
Wolfgang Korn
, born 1958, studied History, Political Science and Journalism. He lives
in Hanover and works as a
writer and journalist, freelancing for magazines and newspapers
including Geo
and Die Zei
t.
