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A beautiful collection of sensitive and often abstract nudes by award-winning photographer Robert Farber. Newly released in paperback, this bestselling collection is now available to a wider audience.
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Big and inviting.......2007-03-26
This is a mix, some sharp-edged still-lifes (e.g., plate 35) and skyscapes (68, 75), among other topics. This is really about Farber's nudes, though. A few (e.g. 37, 78) are shot outdoors. Many of the models appear indoors, where jagged plaster (74) or stony, spare surroundings (85) set off the smooth curves of the model. In others, domestic surroundings (17, 51) set a gentler tone. Most of my favorites are among the studio shots, though. In them, Farber captures many moods, from dreamy distance (22, 28), to affection (69) or a lovingly humorous sense (61) that works at many levels. One grouping conveys a much more complex emotion. In includes Farber's Newseek cover (4) on breast cancer, but others (5, 25, 65) give a similarly defensive feeling, somehow afraid of betrayal by one's own body.
Many of the images simply, almost abstractly express the elegance of the human shape. Some (83 and especially 49) examine the whole woman. A large number are faceless, sometimes captured from behind (6, 66) but more often cropped (13). Even the arms and legs of the model (39, 63) or group (40, 45) may be cropped, leaving only the elegance of the torso. I find something unsettling in these pictures - the anonymous intimacy, but also something I have no good word for. What's the opposite of "disembodied," when only the body is left?
One thing about this collection works badly for me: Farber's fondness for graininess or blur. I like the informal sense of having escaped from a razor-edged world, but the degree and frequency of grain and blur suit an esthetic that I lack. So, on the whole, I come away from this collection with a mixed sense. I enjoy much of it, and big parts of many individual works. Much of it does little for me, though.
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Three and One-half Stars.......2006-07-21
This is a book that could have been much better. Most of the photographs present a grainy, soft appearance, with varying degrees of abstraction. Many of the pictures are much smaller than the book's page, and too many extend across two pages--something that spoils the natural coherence and visual flow of a composition. There is a good mix of black-and-white, sepia, and color shots. The variation of natural objects and scenes with nudes is largely effective. Most of the nudes are partial shots, such as a torso. A couple of the photographs are outstanding, but only a couple.
A close look into the world of natural beauty.......2005-01-28
Robert Farber is by far one of the most well known photographers of nudes and fashion. One can not mistake his work, his soft style with a mix of hard grain.
This book is a large collection of his work in nude photography throughout his years in photography. Each plate in this book has its own feel and meaning, drawing the viewer into his work even more. It is no wonder that Farbers works are displayed in permanent collections around the world.
The book is beautifully published on thick warm toned paper, which is perfect for displaying his work, do to the fact that these reproductions are about as close as you can get to the real thing.
The book does not display just nudes either. Scattered throughout the book are chrome shots of landscapes and portraits of flowers as well, hence the name "Natural Beauty". Every page in this book is a wonder. Once you get to the back, a small index of each photo is displayed with text by Farber on how he went about making each and every photo in the book. This is great because you really get to see how he goes about his creative process.
This is a great coffee table Monograph of beautiful photographs that cannot be passed up. This is a very important monograph that all photographers and collectors alike should have. Not many photographers are able to mimic Farbers style, other than the legend David Hamilton and the newcomer Richard Murrian, which makes the works in the book stand out like no other.
excellent artist and book.......2003-04-18
If you are a fine art photographer you already know the artist, he is without a doubt in the top ten today. If you are into fine art this book is a must for your personal library. If you are like myself a photographer who is inspired by incrediable work, both artistically and techincally this is a must for you as well. The images capture the hidden grace and beauty of the female form while avoiding being typed as graphic or other negatives. His style is well defined and the lighting is simple yet effect and the use of cropping guides the viewer along the lines like a short classical musical melody. Come and be inspired.
A beautiful piece of work.......2002-04-16
This book is a wonderfully presented collection of interesting fine art photos. The creative moody use of grain is quite inspirational. It occupies a proud place on my shelf.
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Fuzzy photos.......2007-02-20
I guess I'm not the fuzzy photo kind of guy. I know this was the in thing twenty years ago, but I prefer clearer pictures.
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Respectful, Imaginative Natural Nudes.......2001-04-23
This volume does a fine job of capturing the evolution in Robert Farber's style of nude photography over 20 years from 1970-1990. If you are like me, you will find his more experimental work from 1985-1990 to be his best. Although many of his images contain similar elements, his technical ability to achieve those effects made enormous progress over the years. This volume is a classic which belongs in the collection of all those who enjoy well-done, inspiring nude photography.
The images in this book are harder than R (if it were a motion picture) in many cases, but the treatment is always respectful rather than exploitive.
Ronald K. Parker's essay is helpful in explaining Mr. Farber's work. " . . . [H]is moving classical nudes seem to draw inspiration from the Dutch old masters . . . ." " . . . [T]he softness of many of his images echoes Renoir's Impressionism . . . ." " . . . [Y]et his graphic nudes have all the strength of abstract art."
Mr. Parker points out that Mr. Farber "goes beyond the obvious to capture the unusual juxtapositions of body parts and multiple figures." He deals with both the beauty of the model and the models' impact on the viewer ("the provocation"). In doing so, he builds a "mystique of the model -- the hidden face and the exposed body."
Mr. Farber is a master in both natural and studio lighting. That is unusual in nude photography. His "lighting caresses" the model in a way that shoes Mr. Farber "appreciates and respects women."
For those who are interested in learning from his techniques, each of the 99 images here (61 in color) contains technical notes on how it was shot.
From 1970-1974, his work emphasizes a fresh look at the classical idea of the nude. Mr. Farber characterized this "as if I were using the strokes of a brush to paint with light." My favorites from this period were plates 1 and 15.
From 1975-1979, he began working with two models in an image. This was the result of the accidental arrival of two models for the same shooting session. Liking the results, he continued with this approach. My favorite from this period was plate 16.
From 1980-1984, he moved away from color towards black-and-white. This is an unusual direction for a photographer. My favorites from this period were plates 31, 44, 45, 55, and 57.
During 1985-1990, he used his imagination (his long suit) even more. My favorite plates were 66, 70, 73, 75, 78, 83, 84, 89, 91-93, 95, 96, and 98.
Mr. Farber's work is at its strongest when it leave much to the imagination. Now, that's hard to do with nude photography. But these images each contain the potential for 1001 nights of alternative tales.
Where else is less more, even when a lot seems exposed? Certainly abstract art makes this same point. Our attraction to simple designs captures this same elemental fascination with the minimum.
How can you engage others' imaginations to help them accomplish more by providing the outlines of potential, rather than connecting all of the dots?
Robert Farber is an artiste extraordinaire.......1999-02-19
Robert Farber's photography is stunning, very human, sensual, erotic, moving, and passionate. In MHO I would classify him to be among the world's very top photographers when it comes to shooting nudes. Through his eyes you see a totally different beauty, sublime, seductive and it takes your breathe away
a diverse and superbly crafted set of images.......1998-04-02
Farber's most distinctive nudes are firmly rooted in the pictorialist practices of the earliest photgraphers who sought to emulate the artistic conventions of canvas, oil and brush. He loves to use light to produce grain paintings evoking a pointillist impressionism that softens the contours of the human form and transports the subject into a hazy dreamland of delight. This book's high production standards do justice to the marvelous textural effects achieved. The chronological arrangement of the work charts the progression of his thorough exploration of the photographic potential of the undraped male and female form. Graceful, though conventional, full-figure compositions evolve into close-ups often emphasizing the smooth swirl of feminine hips. Farber's fashion background shows in the vividly graphic geometry he constructs from pillars, shadows, windows, gauzy drapings and a piano. He emulates the classic interpretations of the nude in which Edward Weston and Ruth Bernhard twisted, turned and abstracted the human form to produce novel and intriguing shapes that confounded and expanded our conceptions of our physical appearance. The nudes in nature take on a mythological aspect, naiads basking reflectively by pools and streams, or transform themselves into classical sculptures decorating a wealthy estate in the painterly tradition of women portrayed as property. A few examples of collage, surrealism and multiple exposure round out a collection proving Farber's versatility. These pictures can be faulted for the cliched sentimentality of some of the conceptions and the almost exclusive use of models with impossibly slim and shapely physiques. But they aren't hard to look at and homage or not, this is very high caliber, disciplined work with contrasting examples showing both originality and wit. The book concludes with an interview and very helpful technical information on the creation of each photograph. Overall, a diverse and superbly crafted set of images.
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Farber Nudes
Robert Farber
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A photobook with advice....to the photographer (himself).......2003-05-06
The book I have is published by Amphoto, New York in 1983. The size is 230x310mm and it has hard covers. It is externally well made and the book binding is good, sadly the quality of the printed pages is not the best possible.(paper and print) Pages are un-numbered and the photos have no name. The author is Robert Farber, text and photographs.
It contains mostly colour photographs (appr. 100) with only less than 20 monochrome. The selection of pictures is typical of photo magazines and calendars. Most models are female and some are male, also couples appear.
The contents are divided in chapters after a brief introductory text; Advice to the beginner, The elegant nude, The romantic nude, The graphic nude, Notes on photographs and techniques and finally Acknowledgments. (gives you the drift of it...)
I suppose this is a sort of inspirational "how to" book providing a glimpse of what could be tried with a camera. The "notes" -chapter provide lighting tips with hand drawn sketches and text around some of the work contained within. Also camera, film and other technical information.
This book sells secondhand for about 5 USD, and for that price (about the same as a issue of a monthly photo magazine might cost) it is certainly worth the purchase. You can then give it away...for some reason this book has remained in my personal library since 1983.....Does anyone need a photo book : )
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Good Variety, But Uneven.......2006-08-05
Two of the best photographs in this collection are displayed on the outside covers--no surprise there. Something of a surprise was to discover that many of the photographs inside were much smaller than the page size (greater than 10" x 13"). When I pay for a large-format book of photographs, I'm not looking for quite a number of the pictures to cover only a fraction of a page; to me, this is a major drawback of this ensemble.
These photographs exhibit a good mix of color, black-and-white, and sepia tones, plus many experimental techniques. Quite a few of the contributors seemed to be experimenting with chiffon-like material over and around their models; I'm not sure why, but perhaps it was a fashion among photographers at the time.
This book was expensive, even in used, less-than-first-rate condition; in my view, it was overpriced and not better than many other collections that cost considerably less.
At Least There Are Few Words...!.......2003-02-20
Graphis has long been a showcase of commercial work in a variety of media. Graphis, via its editiors, drops off the map with this issue as mediocrity, at the very most, is established.
Graphis Nudes is surpassed by the cheesecake of the Pirelli Calendar; at least there are only twelve slices on the calendar.
Graphis has always struggled with its main invention; itself. Setting one's self up as an 'authority' usually takes a little more than Graphis currently brings to the mill.
The problem with Graphis is its appeal to 'collectors'. Advertisers have never really used, or considered, Graphis as an 'index' of talent;
As this edition affirms, there's not a lot of talent out there being shown which should be good news for anyone in art school at the moment: There's a lot of room at the top. But, do we need Graphis to demonstrate it at a cost to us? After all, isn't buying a book of 'commercial' images a validation of the lowered bar?
That leaves Graphis Nudes as a lacking, uneventful, unprovocative, sterile collection of inked images we've all seen somewhere before
Skip this edition in favor of something from Aperture's press.
Graphis Nudes.......2002-06-11
A superb selection of light sculpted nude images from some of the world's best photographers. A must for a quality collection.
Good in a Way.......2002-02-05
This book covers a big gamma of nude photography from old to new and from b&w to color. It is not specific in it nature, except for the nudity. If your are looking for a book that cover every topic of nude photography, this is for you. If you are refined to a specific type of photography, pass on this one.
Good... No, REALLY Good.......1999-12-29
"Diversity" is a word that has taken on some rather unfortunate political baggage of late; but it's still something of great value in its proper context. This book has that: a vast group of artists with an immensely varied way of looking at the human figure. I never had any idea there were so many different ways of looking at the human form, and I feel I am richer for its knowledge.
I hate this book! The artists whose works are presented here constitute a rather amazing group; Albert Watson, Edward Weston, Joyce Tenneson, Robert Mapplethorpe, Dirk Karsten, John Swannell, Ferenc Berko, Christian Vogt, Peter Baumann, Terence Donovan, Francois Gillet, Volkmann, Christina Hope, Ron Baxter Smith. Did I leave any out? Scores... Acquiring many of these artist's works has severely drained my bank account; my search for works by artists I could not find has driven me to madness - and all because of this stupid book. If all you are looking for is one good book of the human form (yes - nude) then this is certainly a great one. If you're simply looking for a place to start, to get a handle on all that's out there, then this book makes for an excellent reference. Who said great art is dead?
NOTE TO THE PUBLISHER: WE WANT THIS BOOK IN HARDCOVER - PLEEEEEEEEEASE! None of this special order $#?& !
Thank you for your time...
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Farber Nudes
Robert Farber
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Farber Nudes 2004 Calendar
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Farber's sentual and often abstract photography celebrates the human form. Robert Faber is one of the world's foremost photographers of fashion and nudes. To date, Farber has published eight photographic books with worldwide sales exceeding half-a-million copies.
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Looking Reality in the Eye.......2007-04-11
We humans are staring extinction in the face. Unless we discover consciousness in its cosmic depth there may be no tomorrow for us. But that stark reality, as O'Murchu lays it out clearly and courageously, can wake us up to new ways of thinking and living that will open for us a future beyond our imagination.
This book is a fast read yet so full of fertile insights-- such as the "embodiment" and the Holy Spirit's being God's all-pervasive presence and energy within the universe -- that I found myself going back to section after section to dig deeper, linger longer,and truly savour the rich feast that Diarmuid O'Murchu has set before us in The Transformation of Desire.
I only wish he had expanded a bit on sexuality as "the desiring energy of all creation," and drawn links between sexual desire and hunger-and-thirst for justice, in the manner of Walter Bruggeman or Wendell Berry.
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'Today, Fair Trade finds itself at a crucial point in its evolution from alternative trading mechanism to a mainstream economic model. As the only certifier in the largest Fair Trade market in the world, TransFair USA has observed the explosive growth in consumer awareness and business interest in Fair Trade certification. New research into the progress of Fair Trade to date and, crucially, its key future directions is urgently needed. Fair Trade is therefore a valuable and timely contribution.The range and depth of the book is considerable. It is international in outlook and engages with a broad spectrum of theory and thinking. Its style is approachable yet rigorous. I would strongly recommend it to industry, academics, students, policy-makers and the interested reader in general'
- Paul Rice, CEO, TransFair USA
'This work - a powerful study of the maelstrom of issues and cross currents in the Fair Trade and Development movements is long overdue. Through case studies, quantative analysis and reasoned arguement, this work makes its case with cogent force'
- Hamish Renton, Product Manager Food You Can Trust, Tesco
'With the fair trade sector growing rapidly, it is vital that the concept is understood properly and the future potential mapped out. Fair Trade provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of fair trade which make it a "must read" for everyone from casual buyer right through to seasoned producer. Here's your chance to see how you can easily change the world for the better'
- Mel Young, editor-in-chief, New Consumer, Britain's only fair trade magazine, www.newconsumer.org.
Fair Trade is at a crucial moment in its evolution from alternative trading mechanism to mainstream economic model. This timely and thoughtful book looks at the strategic future for Fair Trade.
Each chapter spearheads a key area of Fair Trade thinking and theory and the political, legal and economic context of Fair Trade is given careful scrutiny. Difficult questions are tackled such as `What is the role and value of corporate social responsibility?' and `What is the brand meaning of Fair Trade?'
Throughout, readers are supported by:
- Revealing case studies and useful data analysis;
- Concise histories of different Fair Trade organisations;
- Chapter summaries and conclusions.
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The (dated) Fair Trade Bible.......2007-07-27
I've used this book dozens of times as a reference to speeches I've given at a Fair Trade shop to educate customers. In and around the year 2004, it was the Fair Trade Bible. Well researched, all-inclusive and not overly academic (with one exception being the chapter on Marketing - maybe I just have to brush up on my Marketing knowledge).
Now, most of the conclusions that were drawn from the book may still be valid but the statistics need massive updating. Perhaps new conclusions depending upon the updated statistics.
One huge draw back is the book is so expensive for nothing more than a paper back. I've only had it for about a month and the cover is already starting to curl.
But again, if you want Fair Trade 101, look no further. If you wish to become an expert, there is no book that can do that, but this is a solid first step.
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Foodscapes: Towards a Deleuzian Ethics of Consumption
Rick Dolphijn
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This fascinating volume draws on the work of Gilles Deleuze to examine how we relate to the edible. Rick Dolphijn traveled to the disparate cities of Hangzhou, Boston, Bangalore, and Lyon and conducted over one hundred interviews with the cities' residents. He then used the philosophical concepts of Deleuze to analyze his travel experiences and investigate the role of food in human culture and society. His work shows how the micropolitics of food reveal fascinating insights into cultural concepts such as the self, the state, dietetics, and capitalism. Foodscapes ultimately offers an unusual and intriguing perspective on food's complex role in our daily lives.
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Functional Foods
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This report reviews functional foods from a multidisciplinary perspective focusing on safety, legal/policy aspects, economy, public perceptions and ethics. It attempts to clarify the main issues and provides comprehensive recommendations for policymaking, especially since functional foods are being introduced into society at a particularly sensitive moment when food has become a main issue in public debates and a focal point of political activity in Europe. Diet-related diseases have assumed epidemic proportions significantly affecting the quality of life while obesity is spreading to the majority of the adult population but also to young people. These foods assume a highly targeted solution to diet-related diseases with effective reduction of risk and improved physical and mental well-being, but are still faced with a host of unresolved issues.
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In this provocative book, the author argues that American Christianity, especially evangelicalism, has been corrupted by the dominance of consumerism in modern life. The church's mostly uncritical adoption of this secular condition has resulted in an idolatrous morphing of the message of Christ into just another brand. With Brand Jesus, Wigg Stevenson names the growing concern felt by many Christians at the commodification of their faith.
Using Paul's letter to the Romans as a starting point, Wigg Stevenson 'reads' the letter to today's church, speaking to our consumerist situation through the parallels with Paul's Rome. Though rooted unapologetically in a love for the church, Brand Jesus does not shy away from provocative claims about the melding of Christian faith and consumer ideals; the rise of market-driven theology; the blurring boundaries between the law and religion; and other topics. Wigg Stevenson describes the current situation of both church and society and issues a challenge to it: When faith is a product for consumption, how can the church be faithful to Christ as living Lord, instead of as Brand Jesus?
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Breaking New Ground.......2007-06-13
In this groundbreaking work, Tyler Wigg Stevenson examines America's culture of consumerism, identifying the patterns by which Americans establish meaning for their lives through their purchasing habits. Having accomplished this significant task of cultural muckraking, Wigg Stevenson successfully shows that American evangelicals have shaped their message to fit into this culture of consumption, making Jesus a commodity and rendering true discipleship next to impossible.
The book's chief strength is its thoroughgoing Biblicism. Structured by Romans chapters 1, 2 and 12, the book manages to offer a message drawn from the scriptures without being hijacked by either the right or the left.
Because the offering of a "quick fix" solution to the church's problems would be nothing but pandering to the same sense of consumerism that he laments, Wigg Stevenson does not conclude the book with a "12 step" plan that can restore the evangelical church to its apostolic state. He does, however, cast a vision of a church that, while having to compete in the early 21st century marketplace of meaning, refuses to offer Jesus as a commodity. Instead, the vision cast in this book is one in which confused seekers come to the church seeking a commodity, but are offered not a product but an invitation to Christian discipleship.
Anyone looking to better understand the relationship between evangelicalism and American consumer culture should carefully read and digest this book. Its message could not be more timely.
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Quaker Aesthetics: Reflections on a Quaker Ethic in American Design and Consumption
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Consuming China: Approaches to Cultural Change in Contemporary China (Consumasian S.)
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In this comprehensive collection of essays, most of which appear for the first time, eminent scholars from many disciplines--philosophy, economics, sociology, political science, demography, theology, history, and social psychology--examine the causes, nature, and consequences of present-day consumption patterns in the United States and throughout the world.
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The Economics of Innocent Fraud: Truth For Our Time
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Making Sense of a Changing Economy presents an unorthodox and original view of the current state of economic theory and policies. Deriding the general trend for `econobabble', the author explains the reason why conventional wisdom in economics now seems irrelevant and looks to likely future scenarios. Entertaining throughout, Nell employs a lightness of touch and wit not generally It associated with economic literature. It will appeal to those who care what is really happening in the economy.
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Making Sense From the Start.......2002-03-08
If I were teaching the introductory courses in Economics this is the book I would use in a final unit to test the students'ability to critically absorb what should have been learnt throught the semester or the year. As the author meant: this is a book to digest the textbooks in much the same way an antiacid works upon an upset stomach. Written at a level that should be understood by anyone with the basic rudiments in economic analysis, it should, at least, expose the reader to an interdisciplinary approach to it.
The author dwells into the contradictions between theory and practice stemming from the ideological and epistemological foundations on which social phenomena is perceived. It is written in an easygoing style in which the author is as comfortable in explaining in three pages and a footnote the complexities of: Marx'labor theory of value, Sraffa's standard commodity, von Neumann's maximum rate of growth and how the Perron-Frobenius theorem relates to equilibrium prices in an exchange economy (mind you, with a minimum of lineal algebra),- as in explaining how Machiavelli's and Hobbes' understanding of human behavior help us understand the workings of the market in a capitalist economy and how it relates to other social institutions.
For the economist this is a book much like - in intent if not in content - to Joan Robinson's Freedom and Necessity through which economic phenomena is seen within the context of historical evolution and social reality. To the layman in Economics it provides the philosophical, historical and sociological framework within which the different issues debated among economists,in the realms of theory and public policy, can be understood.
Book Description
Tom Beaudoin's Consuming Faith presents key questions about attempting to put our spirituality into practice by integrating who we are with what we buy Where do these products come from? Who made them and in what conditions do they work? How does what I buy affect others? What does my faith have to do with what I buy? When is enough, enough? Today, it is more important than ever to pay attention to our economic spirituality. Visit our website for sample chapters!
Customer Reviews:
Good, but could be better.......2005-08-02
Tom Beaudoin's Consuming Faith names multiple challenges of living Christian faith in a market-driven society. He pays particular attention to the anonymity of product production, linking global injustices to the clothing and footware found in North American stores. He offers a fine reflection on the use and abuse of unknown human bodies around the world to create products that clothe North American bodies. Beaudoin's investigation of this question began with his own concern about his favorite articles of clothing, and his efforts to track down their sources and the conditions under which they were made. His pursuit was challenged at every turn, and frequently turned up in dead ends.
The book is highly readable and accessible to a general audience. It falls short in two ways. One is that he fails to substantiate some claims. I'm not so concerned that it is poor scholarship, since it is written for a popular audience. But doesn't he think that some of his readers would also like to get their hands on the information he found so enlightening? The second shortfall is that he offers no direction. How are we to proceed? Considering that this started with his personal search, he might have at least offered for consideration the actions he finally chose for himself (besides writing a book). Beaudoin's is a good and thought provoking book, but it could have been a much better book had he given it more.
Insightful and thought provoking.......2003-12-21
Beaudoin's presentation of his theology of consumption and spirituality is very accessible to people new to the concepts. His non-moralizing approach is inspirational rather than guilt-inducing. His humor is delightful. Although I personally do not come from a Christian tradition, I find this book applicable to my own life. I recommend this book to anyone who is curious about global economics.
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