Download or read book Behind the Label written by Edna Bonacich and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2000-06-28 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a study crucial to our understanding of American social inequality, Edna Bonacich and Richard Appelbaum investigate the return of sweatshops to the apparel industry, especially in Los Angeles. The "new" sweatshops, they say, need to be understood in terms of the decline in the American welfare state and its strong unions and the rise in global and flexible production. Apparel manufacturers now have the incentive to move production to wherever low-wage labor can be found, while maintaining arm's-length contractual relations that protect them from responsibility. The flight of the industry has led to a huge rise in apparel imports to the United States and to a decline in employment. Los Angeles, however, remains a puzzling exception in that its industry employment has continued to grow, to the point where L.A. is the largest center of apparel production in the nation. Not only the availability of low-wage immigrant (often undocumented) workers but also the focus on moderately priced, fashion-sensitive women's wear makes this possible. Behind the Label examines the players in the L.A. apparel industry, including manufacturers, retailers, contractors, and workers, evaluating the maldistribution of wealth and power. The authors explore government and union efforts to eradicate sweatshops while limiting the flight to Mexico and elsewhere, and they conclude with a description of the growing antisweatshop movement. Los Angeles Times Best Nonfiction Book of 2000

Download or read book Behind the Label written by Charles Kernaghan and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals how foreign investors have reaped great harvests under China's 'celebrated' economic reforms unleased in the early eighties, while workers' rights have been flouted. Shows how factories in China operate behind a veil of secrecy & are part of a growing subcontracting network. Many Americans are not even aware of where their garments are being produced or what the human rights conditions are. Names the specific companies that are involved in this abusive trade by contracting production in China. Appendices list resource groups, company profiles/working conditions, companies' contract information, imprisoned unionists, etc.

Download or read book Looking behind the Label written by Tim Bartley and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2015-05-25 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it mean when consumers "shop with a conscience" and choose products labeled as fair or sustainable? Does this translate into meaningful changes in global production processes? To what extent are voluntary standards implemented and enforced, and can they really govern global industries? Looking behind the Label presents an informative introduction to global production and ethical consumption, tracing the links between consumers' choices and the practices of multinational producers and retailers. Case studies of several types of products—wood and paper, food, apparel and footwear, and electronics—are used to reveal what lies behind voluntary rules and to critique predominant assumptions about ethical consumption as a form of political expression.

Download or read book Wines and Spirits written by Wine & spirit education trust (London). and published by Wine and Spirit Education Trust. This book was released on 2011 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Label Machine How to Start Run and Grow Your Own Independent Music Label written by Nick Sadler and published by Velocity Press. This book was released on 2021-07-04 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to start a record label, self-release your own music, or are just an avid music lover, this book will give you information about the business of music. The Label Machine: How to Start, Run and Grow Your Own Independent Music Label is the first book to give music artists practical step-by-step comprehensive instructions for setting up and running an independent music label to successfully distribute and market their music. You will learn all about the music industry business and how to navigate the tricky dos and don'ts. You will finally understand and take control of your music copyright and get to grips with the legalities involved. You will build your music business effortlessly, learning how to professionally market your music and artists - allowing you to reach thousands of fans. And essentially, you will learn how to create multiple label revenue streams to create an established record label. It features a detailed breakdown of how every part of the industry works together, including copyright in the UK and US, record label set-up, record releases, and royalty collection. It also provides in-depth guides on marketing, covering; traditional PR, Facebook and Instagram advertising, Spotify playlisting, and fan growth. Includes templates for record label and management contracts, marketing and promotion schedules, press releases, and fan email automation.

Download or read book Behind the Label written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Icon written by Jeffrey Caldewey and published by Board and Bench Publishing. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wine label is a powerful icon of modern civilization; it is a precious object of art that symbolizes and disseminates the cultural and spiritual values of the land where the wine is grown. Wine label design has undergone a renaissance where art meets marketing in the most powerful way, penetrating the subconscious, and using the power of suggestion to imply flavor and quality. Jeffrey Caldewey and Chuck House are acknowledged masters of the new designs and they have created designs for some of the world's most sought after wines and this book is a collection of their most important works. Beginning with a short treatise on some of the philosophical aspects of modern iconography, this book documents 100 wine labels and bottle designs with complete descriptions of the genesis and thought behind each design concept. This book will become a classic in package design and essential for wine marketers and those who collect label art.

Download or read book Libertine written by Johnson Hartig and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Libertine is an invitation into Johnson Hartig’s world, as the designer shares images of his eccentric and whimsical fashion designs, inspirational references, and his captivatingly eclectic interiors. Johnson Hartig is the founder and designer for the innovative fashion brand Libertine, which is renowned for breathing electric life back into vintage couture pieces by cutting them up and adding ornate crystal embellishments, rich silk-screened graphics, and embroideries to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind garments. With an uncanny ability to combine unexpected colors, patterns, and textures, Hartig has created a style that is youthful and edgy yet undeniably glamorous and sophisticated. A hopeless traditionalist yet a rule breaker, Hartig’s personal style was initially what inspired the brand, and this eclectic philosophy permeates all parts of his life. Early champions include Anna Wintour, Karl Lagerfeld, and Damien Hirst. This captivating volume takes the reader on a much-awaited tour of Hartig’s charmingly quirky home and personal style, which often garnish as much attention as his fashion brand. Hartig’s passionate and playful personality shines through in his designs for Libertine as they do in the creative and uniquely decorated interiors of his home. His energetic spirit and joie de vivre lifestyle is contagious, and this volume will be an indispensable visual arcade to be cherished by lovers of fashion, style, and interior design alike.

Download or read book Not on the Label written by Felicity Lawrence and published by Viking. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expose of the state of the food production industry in Britain. The author looks at some of the most popular foods we eat to show how the food industry causes ill health, environmental damage, urban blight, starving small-holders in Africa and Asia, and illegal labourers exploited in Britain.

Download or read book BURP the other wine book written by Bas Korpel and published by Fitzroy Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wine book that turns the world of wine upside down. This time the starting point is not the differences between wine regions, grape varieties, top producers or exceptional terroir. In Burp - the other wine book the focus is on the design and the stories behind the labels. Bas Korpel, writer and wine specialist: “The world of wine is infinite. Behind every label, there is a story. And we strongly believe that a wine tastes better when you know the story behind it. While making the book we discovered stories about battling armies, a logistical nightmare and an inventive importer. Thanks to the book we got our hands on the work of the art director of The Godfather, a label turned into a sobriety test and we exposed an artist’s disputable choices he made during World War II. The good thing is that our readers can now discover all these trivia themselves.” Jur Baart, concept maker and illustrator: “By looking at wine from the starting point of the label, you suddenly get completely different stories when opening a nice bottle. You no longer have to be a ‘wine nerd’ to have an entertaining story at the table. Burp is suitable for both the wine freak and the novice enthusiast. It not only describes the wine, but also the world of design, storytelling and branding. " The book contains 260 pages and describes 40 different wines. The makers Bas Korpel and Jur Baart call it a "punk wine book", because not only the stories are outspoken, but also the illustrations and photography. They published Burp - the other wine book themselves under the name of Fitzroy Publishing.

Download or read book The Inside Story of a Wine Label written by Ann Reynolds and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-12-29 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: US wine consumers currently have many thousands of wines to choose from. This often leaves them feeling overwhelmed as to how to make an informed choice. Along comes "The story of a wine label"! With this book you can now know the inside story about any wine, make smart wine-buying choices, and impress the snootiest wine snob with your wine savvy...just by reading the wine label! With this knowledge you will feel completely confident in your ability to choose a good wine, for any occassion. And the next tme you're enjoying a wine with friends or colleagues, you can equally enjoy talking about that wine, sharing interesting and impressive information... because you know the inside story!

Download or read book Private Label Strategy written by Nirmalya Kumar and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growth in private labels has huge implications for managers on both sides.

Download or read book Rip the Labels Off written by Ryda Isabella Percy and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been negatively labled by society and have allowed that label to control you and your future? In Rip the Labels Off, author Ryda Isabella Percy uses her personal experiences to help you remove the labels, identify your true being, and walk in your purpose. In this memoir, Percy shares her story, telling about the labels that were placed on her and how through faith, work, and perseverance she shed the negativity and achieved happiness. She shares the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional challenges she fought against, and she describes how she discovered the root to each label and ripped it out. Delivering a powerful message, Percy narrates how society has counted her out many times, but through her strength and faith in Jesus, she has learned to survive the difficult times. Rip the Labels Off helps others achieve a happy, peaceful, and enjoyable life.

Download or read book Wine Behind the Label 10th Edition written by David Moore and published by Wine Behind the Label Limited. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 1002 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guide remains unique in that it features not only the most up to date profiles of individual wineries from all the main producing countries of the world. It also gives full ratings and scores for their wines. As a result it is widely used by sommeliers, and other wine professionals, as a day to day resource in their working lives.

Download or read book Behind Human Error written by David D. Woods and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human error is cited over and over as a cause of incidents and accidents. The result is a widespread perception of a 'human error problem', and solutions are thought to lie in changing the people or their role in the system. For example, we should reduce the human role with more automation, or regiment human behavior by stricter monitoring, rules or procedures. But in practice, things have proved not to be this simple. The label 'human error' is prejudicial and hides much more than it reveals about how a system functions or malfunctions. This book takes you behind the human error label. Divided into five parts, it begins by summarising the most significant research results. Part 2 explores how systems thinking has radically changed our understanding of how accidents occur. Part 3 explains the role of cognitive system factors - bringing knowledge to bear, changing mindset as situations and priorities change, and managing goal conflicts - in operating safely at the sharp end of systems. Part 4 studies how the clumsy use of computer technology can increase the potential for erroneous actions and assessments in many different fields of practice. And Part 5 tells how the hindsight bias always enters into attributions of error, so that what we label human error actually is the result of a social and psychological judgment process by stakeholders in the system in question to focus on only a facet of a set of interacting contributors. If you think you have a human error problem, recognize that the label itself is no explanation and no guide to countermeasures. The potential for constructive change, for progress on safety, lies behind the human error label.

Download or read book Framing the Global written by Hilary E. Kahn and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Framing the Global explores new and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of global issues. Essays are framed around the entry points or key concepts that have emerged in each contributor's engagement with global studies in the course of empirical research, offering a conceptual toolkit for global research in the 21st century.

Download or read book Don t Label Me written by Irshad Manji and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Don't Label Me should be labeled as genius. It's an amazing book." - Chris Rock A unique conversation about diversity, bigotry, and our common humanity, by the New York Times bestselling author, Oprah “Chutzpah” award-winner, and founder of the Moral Courage Project In these United States, discord has hit emergency levels. Civility isn't the reason to repair our caustic chasms. Diversity is. Don't Label Me shows that America's founding genius is diversity of thought. Which is why social justice activists won't win by labeling those who disagree with them. At a time when minorities are fast becoming the majority, a truly new America requires a new way to tribe out. Enter Irshad Manji and her dog, Lily. Raised to believe that dogs are evil, Manji overcame her fear of the "other" to adopt Lily. She got more than she bargained for. Defying her labels as an old, blind dog, Lily engages Manji in a taboo-busting conversation about identity, power, and politics. They're feisty. They're funny. And in working through their challenges to one another, they reveal how to open the hearts of opponents for the sake of enduring progress. Readers who crave concrete tips will be delighted. Studded with insights from epigenetics and epistemology, layered with the lessons of Bruce Lee, Ben Franklin, and Audre Lorde, punctuated with stories about Manji's own experiences as a refugee from Africa, a Muslim immigrant to the U.S., and a professor of moral courage, Don't Label Me makes diversity great again.