The Travels of a T-Shirt in a Global Economy: An Economist Examines the Markets, Power, and Politics of World Trade Audiobook

" A little more than I wanted to know about the cotton industry, but overall a good idea with a good writing style. It's definitely a supply chain book and not a light read. After about six chapters on the history of the cotton industry, I lost interest and don't plan to finish the book. "

" A very interesting look at globablization through the eyes of a t-shirt. It reminds me a bit of The Ominvore's Dilemma for the world market. My students read excerpts from it for Gegography, and they really enjoyed it. "

" It's an interesting idea to follow a T-shirt from its birth to its death (or reincarnation in some cases). One discovers that there is so much more than just market forces at work - politics mainly. The old arguments of free trade versus protectionism now sound so inadequate, once you realize that the intricacies in the manufacture and transportation of T-shirts are full of twists and surprises. The most interesting, and largely unknown, story is the mitumba, the bundles of used clothing cast off by Americans and sent to Africa. It's wonderful to read how castoffs actually live a second (and even more interesting) life in vibrant African markets. "

" So far so good. I'm still reading this book. Once I finish I put my review online "

" In honor of opening a call center in another country, I want to explore a little more into global economy and that side of business "

" An honest macro level overview of the market forces affecting a specific industry in the textile trade. The author keeps it completely academic and does not attempt to make an argument either way. Highly recommended. "

" Required reading for my Global Institutions and Environments class. Not exactly titillating yet, but I'm hoping it will be interesting (the book AND the class). "

" Interesting and informative - the writer follows the typical life of one t-shirt made today and describes the economic and socio-political implications of globalization. Includes some very funny moments, but does drag at times. "

" A really good look at the truth behind the global economy. Totally different from what I expected. Everyone should read this! "

" Great book that follows a T-shoirt economically from cotton in the USA to India, China, back to the USA as new product, then to charity shops and onto Africa as used clothing. "

" Very interesting look at the textile industry in across the globe and a well-researched exploration of protectionism, free trade, an bureaucracy in the united states. I hope the author will come out with a sequel soon. "

" If you want to understand the world economy in 200 pages or less this is the book. "

" Thought it'd give more insight into the economics of globalism, but ended up with more knowledge about cotton production than I ever really cared to know about. "

" Recommended by Planet Money. "

" A good explanation of international trade and globalization using an interesting cse study. "

" I love knowing the history of my t-shirt. "

" so interesting...I had know idea how t-shirts got to market and what happened after we all clean out our closets. "

" Very interesting look at the debate on globalization. The author follows her t-shirt around the world to find out how international trade and markets (or protection from the markets) impact prices and jobs. "

" Ko thik quyen nay >.< Tinh ke chuyen nhieu qua', chang lap luan may :(. Doc buon ngu @.@ "

" This book travels from from Texas cotton farms to Chinese spinning and sewing factories to Tanzanian market stalls. In addition, Rivoli travels back in time, giving historical context that creates a complete case study of how globalization is changing lives around the world. "

" Examines every aspect and explores the interrelationships. Has some really good parts. "

" whats more amazing than the account of [insert title here] is the historic account of progressive labor policies (or lack there of) since the industrial revolution. this book provides an examination of the ongoing debate of free trade vs fair trade, through the (insert title here, again). "

" In the end I was often bored and I didn't find the anecdotal version of economic theory to be very compelling. "

" interesting, but painfully repetitive. the entire book could be halved and divided into four chapters: american cotton, chinese manufacturing, u.s. trade policy, african mitumbo. it's cool to see the lifecycle of a shirt, but next time, try it in 150 pages. "

" Simple explanation how the global economy and the &quot;free market&quot; works.<br/>Great book, opens the mind, make us think "

" A little more than I wanted to know about the cotton industry, but overall a good idea with a good writing style. It's definitely a supply chain book and not a light read. After about six chapters on the history of the cotton industry, I lost interest and don't plan to finish the book. "

" Thought it'd give more insight into the economics of globalism, but ended up with more knowledge about cotton production than I ever really cared to know about. "

" A good explanation of international trade and globalization using an interesting cse study. "

" This book was a very slow read to me, but I guess if you're into that stuff you'll be ok "