Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy

by Kitty G. Dickerson

Provides an overview of the global textile and apparel industry, including a review of the industry's history, theoretical perspectives, development of the industry around the world, the US textile industry in a world context, trade management, and conflicting interests in the trade. Coverage of the industry by major region is expanded in this edition, as well as new emphasis placed on the role of new communications technologies in globalization. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

605 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1994