Hoskins tansy e (58 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. *Shortlisted for the Bread and Roses Prize, 2015* *Winner of the ICA Bookshop Book of the Year 2014* Stitched Up delves into the alluring world of fashion to reveal what is behind the clothes we wear. Moving between Karl Lagerfeld and Karl Marx, the book explores consumerism, class and advertising to reveal the interests which benefit from exploitation. Tansy E. Hoskins dissects fashion's vampiric relationship with the planet and with our bodies to uncover what makes it so damaging. Why does 'size zero' exist and what is the reality of working life for models? In a critique of the portrayal of race in fashion, the book also examines the global balance of power in the industry. Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned designs, In a compelling conclusion Stitched Up explores the use of clothing to resist. Can you shock an industry that loves to shock? Is 'green fashion' an alternative? Stitched Up provides a unique critical examination of contemporary culture and the distorting priorities of capitalism.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Has some light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise this is a clean, tight copy. Quick dispatch from the UK. Book.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 288 pages. 7.72x5.04x1.10 inches. In Stock.

Softcover. Zustand: As New. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. From the author of STITCHED UP: 'Makes a strong case for nothing less than a revolution' Emma Watson 'A superb primer on everything that is wrong with our world - and how we can start to change it' NEW INTERNATIONALIST DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR SHOES COME FROM? DO YOU KNOW WHERE THEY GO WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH THEM? In 2018, 66.3 million pairs of shoes were manufactured across the world every single day. They have never been cheaper to buy, and we have never been more convinced that we need to buy them. Yet their cost to the planet has never been greater. In this urgent, passionately argued book, Tansy E. Hoskins opens our eyes to the dark origins of the shoes on our feet. Taking us deep into the heart of an industry that is exploiting workers and deceiving consumers, we begin to understand that if we don't act fast, this humble household object will take us to the point of no return.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Please note minor crease to cover. Same / next day dispatch (Monday - Friday).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: New. 2022. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 7.80x0.79x5.08 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 368 pages. 7.57x5.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Zustand: as new. Wie neu/Like new.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First paperback edition, 2014. 8 1/2" x 5 1/4", [viii], 254 pages, bibliography. 'Stitched Up' delves into the alluring world of fashion to reveal what is behind the clothes we wear. Moving between Karl Lagerfeld and Karl Marx, the book explores consumerism, class and advertising to reveal the interests which benefit from exploitation. Tansy E. Hoskins dissects fashion's vampiric relationship with the planet and with our bodies to uncover what makes it so damaging. Why does 'size zero' exist and what is the reality of working life for models? In a critique of the portrayal of race in fashion, the book also examines the global balance of power in the industry. Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned designs as chapter headings, in a compelling conclusion Stitched Up explores the use of clothing to resist. Can you shock an industry that loves to shock? Is 'green fashion' an alternative? Stitched Up provides a unique critical examination of contemporary culture and the distorting priorities of capitalism. Soft covers, fine - appears un-read.…

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. 2022. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 368 pages. 7.57x5.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Fascinating and eye-opening' OWEN JONESDO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR SHOES COME FROM DO YOU KNOW WHERE THEY GO WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH THEM In 2019, 66.6 million pairs of shoes were manufactured across the world every single day. They have never been cheaper to buy, and we have never been more convinced that we need to buy them. Yet their cost to the planet has never been greater. In this urgent, passionately argued book, Tansy E. Hoskins opens our eyes to the dark origins of the shoes on our feet. Taking us deep into the heart of an industry that is exploiting workers and deceiving consumers, we begin to understand that if we don't act fast, this humble household object will take us to the point of no return.…

Zustand: Gut. Rotpunkt-Verlag, broschiert, sehr guter Zustand, h4.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Selected by Emma Watson for her Ultimate Book List\*Fashion is political. From the red carpets of the Met Gala to online fast fashion, clothes tell a story of inequality, racism and climate crisis. In The Anti-Capitalist Book of Fashion, Tansy E. Hoskins unpicks the threads of capitalist industry to reveal the truth about our clothes.Fashion brands entice us to consume more by manipulating us to feel ugly, poor and worthless, sentiments that line the pockets of billionaires exploiting colonial supply chains. Garment workers on poverty pay risk their lives in dangerous factories, animals are tortured, fossil fuels extracted and toxic chemicals spread just to keep this season's collections fresh.We can do better than this. Moving between Karl Lagerfeld and Karl Marx, The Anti-Capitalist Book of Fashion goes beyond ethical fashion and consumer responsibility showing that if we want to feel comfortable in our clothes, we need to reshape the system and ensure this is not our last season.…