Covering Fair Trade principles and methods for participation, Fair Trade: A Beginner's Guide will empower the reader to tackle a key source of global injustice. Covering Fair Trade principles and methods for participation, Fair Trade: A Beginner's Guide will empower the reader to tackle a key source of global injustice. What's wrong with buying regular coffee? Does Fair Trade necessarily mean ethical trade? What impact can consumers have on global economics? Fair Trade: A Beginner's Guide reveals why Fair Trade means more than just bananas, coffee, and chocolate. Author and activist Jacqueline DeCarlo explains the principles behind Fair Trade and its development into a powerful economic tool. Packed with inspiring ways to make a difference, this book will encourage readers of all backgrounds to help end poverty,environmental destruction, and human exploitation.